A patient with AIDS has experienced several episodes of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) and now requires prophylaxis to help prevent recurrence. What would be the preferred treatment option?
a. Pentamidine isethionate aerosol, one treatment every 4 weeks
b. Daily clindamycin
c. Pentamidine intravenous injection once a week for a month
d. Pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine
a
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how to take blood pressure measurements using the sphygmomanometer. The nurse identifies which domain of learning as being addressed? A) Psychomotor domain B) Affective domain C) Cognitive domain D) Intellectual domain
The nurse is demonstrating palpation of the lymph nodes to a nursing student. Which of the following methods would be correct for the nurse to use during this examination?
1. First on one side, then on the other 2. Gentle, circular pressure 3. Strong, deep pressure 4. Always attempt to push the nodes into the muscle.
A graduate nurse should begin the job search knowing that:
a. few jobs are available for RNs because of a failing health care economy. b. it would be more promising to apply to a rural hospital than to an urban hospital. c. although efforts have been made to reduce expenditures for health care, the need for RNs remains stable. d. the demand for nurses to work in acute care hospitals has decreased because most services are being shifted to outpatient and ambulatory settings.
A patient has had an anterior cervical discectomy with fusion and has returned from the recovery room. What is the priority assessment?
A.) Assess for the gag reflex and ability to swallow own secretions B.) check for bleeding and drainage at the incision site C.) Monitor vital signs and check neurologic status D.) Assess for potency of airway and respiratory effort