The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis. What does the nurse anticipate regarding this client's treatment?
1. Alternate day dosing of three antibiotics
2. Always two antibiotics
3. Only one antibiotic for 12 months
4. Different combinations of two or more antibiotics
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Rationale 1: Different combinations of two or more antibiotics are used to treat TB.
Rationale 2: Different combinations of two or more antibiotics are used to treat TB.
Rationale 3: Different combinations of two or more antibiotics are used to treat TB.
Rationale 4: At least two—and sometimes four or more—antibiotics must be administered concurrently. During the 6- to 24-month treatment period, different combinations of drugs may be used.
Global Rationale: At least two—and sometimes four or more—antibiotics must be administered concurrently. During the 6- to 24-month treatment period, different combinations of drugs may be used.
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a. Increase percentage of persons who re-ceive a seasonal influenza immunization; 65 years of age or over and living in the community b. Increase percentage of persons who are vaccinated against herpes zoster, 60 years of age or over c. Increase percentage of persons who are vaccinated against pneumococcal disease; 65 years of age or over and living in the community d. Increase percentage of persons who are vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV); 60 years of age or over
When performing tracheostomy care, which action by the nurse is not appropriate?
1. Unlocking and removing the inner cannula 2. Rinsing the cannula in normal saline 3. Using a pipe cleaner to dry the inside and outside of the cannula 4. Cleaning the incision site and flange using sterile applicators or gauze dressings moistened with normal saline
The nurse is teaching a patient about the pharmacological management of angina. The nurse plans to include which points in the patient teaching?
1. The medications increase the heart rate. 2. The medications dilate the veins so that the heart receives less blood. 3. The medications cause the heart to contract with less force. 4. The medications increase blood pressure. 5. The medications increase the ability of the body to produce red blood cells.
If the patient is unable to lift his hips to receive the bedpan, you should
A. lift him by placing your hands at his waist and below the buttocks, then quickly inserting the bedpan. B. elevate the patient's buttocks by placing your hands behind his knees and lifting upward. C. roll the patient on his side, place the pan, then return the patient to his back. D. elevate the head of the bed to make it easier to lift his hips.