Rose is a 3-year-old patient with an upper respiratory infection (URI). Treatment for her URI would include:
1. Amoxicillin
2. Diphenhydramine
3. Pseudoephedrine
4. Nasal saline spray
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Parents of a newborn with a unilateral cleft lip are concerned about having the defect repaired. The nurse explains that a child with a cleft lip usually undergoes surgical repair at which time?
a. Immediately after birth b. By 3 months of age c. After 12 months of age d. Varies in every case
A deficiency in which of the following elements could decrease the efficacy of drug therapy with epoetin alfa (Epogen)?
a. Phosphorus b. Calcium c. Iron d. Magnesium
The UAP notifies the nurse of these vital signs for a client on the medical-surgical unit: temperature 97.6°F, respirations 22, pulse 122, and BP 98/72. Which is the best action the nurse should do next?
A. Ask the UAP to reassess the client. B. Inform the UAP to document these vital signs. C. Reassess the client to validate these vital signs. D. Notify the healthcare provider of these vital signs.
A patient is angry after waiting over an hour for pain medication. What should the nurse respond to the patient that demonstrates clinical reasoning?
A. "It seems that you always ask for pain medication when I am trying to do other things." B. "I needed to find out what your medication is and if you can have more when you asked." C. "I had other patients who needed my attention first, so I did a few things before getting the pain medication." D. "I understand your anger and am sorry for the delay. I have your pain medication now."