Which of the following precautions should a nurse take when assisting in collecting a culture from a client infected with gonorrhea?
A) Lubricate the vaginal speculum.
B) Moisten the vaginal speculum with water.
C) Collect the specimen exactly 12 to 15 days after the menses.
D) Douche the vagina with water and then with alcohol before collecting the specimen.
B
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A patient located on a medical–surgical unit has an order to receive ampicillin 500 mg PO tid ac. Which of the following medication administration schedules would be best for a medication ordered tid ac?
A) 4 AM, 12 noon, 8 PM B) 7 AM, 11 AM, 6 PM C) 7 AM., 1 PM, 8 PM D) 8 AM, 12 noon, 4 PM, 8 PM
Number the following nursing interventions as they would proceed through the steps of the nursing process
1. ________ Determine if an antianxiety medication is decreasing a client's stress. 2. ________ Measure a client's vital signs and review past history. 3. ________ Encourage deep breathing and teach relaxation techniques. 4. ________ Aim, with client collaboration, for a seven-hour night's sleep. 5. ________ Recognize and document the client's problem.
What are the steps used when drawing medication from an ampule for use on the client?
Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list. Response 1. Cover needle with its safety sheath or cap. Response 2. Snap neck of ampule quickly and firmly away from hands. Response 3. Tap the top of ampule lightly to move fluid from neck of ampule. Response 4. Hold ampule upside down to insert filter needle into center of ampule. Response 5. Draw up medication quickly using a filter needle. Response 6. Prepare the ampule.
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a history of hypertension (HTN). The patient's medication history includes Hydrochlorothiazide for the past 10 years. Which parameter would indicate the optimal intended effect of this medication?
a. Absence of ankle edema. b. Blood pressure 116/70. c. Output of 600 mL per 8 hours. d. Weight loss of 2 lbs.