A 15-year-old patient has meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae. She is being treated with chloramphenicol. The most important nursing action for this patient would be to monitor
A) blood sugar levels daily.
B) liver enzymes monthly.
C) plasma concentrations regularly.
D) urine output daily.
C
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The nurse should instruct the family that the most effective way to prevent urinary incontinence associated with immobility is to: 1. use absorbent underpads. 2. set up a toileting program. 3. restrict fluid intake to 500 mL/24 hours. 4. restrict fluids after dinner and throughout the night.
A couple of 8-year-olds were playing in the attic and decided to go through one of their grandpa's old chests of WWI "treasures
" Digging deep down to the bottom, they found what looked like an old bombshell, which seemed to be leaking around the edges. As they were handling it and looking it over, they got the substance on themselves and on their pants. They heard their mom call them for lunch and quickly went down to eat. Later that day, both developed itching, rashes, and lesions with blisters. They began to get worse and were taken to the ED. a. What is the first assessment of these two clients upon entering the ED? b. What is the treatment for blistering agents? c. Are you and others at risk for contamination? Who needs to be contacted, if any? d. What other chemical agents are considered possible agents of human disaster?
Linens are straightened and tightened:
a. Daily b. After the bath or shower c. At bedtime d. Whenever needed
A district nurse in England during the 1860s was providing care for the community. With which of the following groups would the nurse most likely have interacted?
a. Church clergy b. Business owners c. Lobbyists d. Government officials