The nurse is reviewing the health history of a new patient who may need immunizations. Active immunizations are usually contraindicated in which patients?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Patients with a febrile illness
b. Children younger than 1 year of age
c. Elderly patients
d. Patients who are immunosuppressed
e. Those receiving cancer chemotherapy
ANS: A, D, E
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A) "This is the same pill your doctor has been ordering." B) "It must be from a different manufacturer." C) "It looks different? Are you sure?" D) "Let me double check with your doctor and the order."
A patient is receiving a rapid infusion of hypertonic sodium chloride solution. To guard against too much fluid being infused too rapidly, a nurse frequently assesses the patient for which of the following findings?
a. Increased urine output b. Serum potassium level of 4 mEq/L c. Crackles in the lungs upon auscultation d. Serum sodium level of 126 mg/dL
The client has just returned from having surgery for a scleral buckling procedure to repair a large retinal detachment in the right eye. Sulfahexafluoride gas was used intraocularly. What postoperative position should the nurse use for this client?
A. Completely supine with sandbags to prevent the head from turning to either side B. On the nonoperative side in the Trendelenburg position C. On the operative side in the Trendelenburg position D. On the abdomen with the affected eye up