A 1-day postoperative client has a temperature of 36.8°C. What is the nurse's next best action?
a. Contact the primary care provider for guidance.
b. Document the temperature and continue with his care.
c. Administer the prescribed antipyretic medication.
d. Instruct the client to drink more fluids.
ANS: B
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a. An awareness of different options b. An issue in which only one viable option exists c. The choice of one option compromises the option not chosen d. An issue that has different options
A client admitted to a hospital is suspected to be brain dead. Which criteria could most likely be used to determine brain death?
A) Marked hypothermia B) Severe depression of the central nervous system (CNS) C) Complete absence of brain stem reflexes D) Dilated pupils
A client with tuberculosis (TB) asks why the nurse is required to watch the client swallow the medication each day. Which of the following statements is the best response by the nurse?
a. "Clients with TB are often noncompliant, so if I directly observe, you will be sure to take the drugs that have been ordered." b. "This therapy is recommended to make sure that you receive the treatment you need and the infection doesn't become resistant to the drugs." c. "This is to make sure you take your medication if your condition becomes so advanced that you do not have enough cerebral oxygenation to remember." d. "Tuberculosis medications are very expensive so this method ensures that government money doesn't get wasted on those who will not take the drugs."
The purpose of administering cilastatin in combination with imipenem is to:
1. prevent nausea. 2. increase urinary concentrations of the antibiotic. 3. enhance the spectrum of efficacy. 4. prevent hypersensitivity reactions.