A patient has developed an increase in nasal drainage, fever, and muscle aches. What type of antibiotic should be administered?
A) Narrow-spectrum antibiotic
B) Broad-spectrum antibiotic
C) Second-generation cephalosporin
D) Third-generation cephalosporin
A
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What is CAT and how does it relate to the NCLEX-RN exam?
a. CAT = continuous accessible teaching b. CAT = categorical adaptive technology c. CAT = computerized additive testing d. CAT =computerized adaptive testing
A patient nervously says, "Financial problems are stressing my marriage. I've heard rumors about cutbacks at work; I am afraid I might get laid off." The patient's pulse is 112/minute; respirations are 26/minute; and blood pressure is 166/88
Which nursing intervention will the nurse implement? a. Advise the patient, "Go to sleep 30 to 60 minutes earlier each night to increase rest." b. Direct the patient in slow and deep breathing via use of a positive, repeated word. c. Suggest the patient consider that a new job might be better than the present one. d. Tell the patient, "Relax by spending more time playing with your pet."
A client with bacterial infection is suspected of suffering from malnutrition. Which nursing assessment finding would be most significant in evaluating this client?
A) Nitrogen balance B) Serum albumin level C) Urine creatinine/height index D) Total lymphocyte count (TLC)
Sotalol rather than amiodarone was chosen as the first antidysrhythmic agent used for Mr Thomas. What reasons might have prompted this decision?
What will be an ideal response?