Explain vaginal infection in a young woman following a full course of antibiotics
What will be an ideal response?
Alteration of the normal bacterial flora of the vagina following an intensive therapy with broad-spectrum antibiotics. The predominance of the normal bacteria usually holds the fungi in check; once normal bacteria are eliminated, proliferation of fungi will result in disease.
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One external force that influences health care is financial incentives that reward superior performance. An implication for management in this area would be:
a. an increased diverse workforce c. increased disease prevention b. increased demand for primary care d. redesign of patient delivery
A postpartum client calls the nursery to report that her newborn's umbilical cord stump is draining and has a foul odor. The nurse's best response is:
1. "Take your newborn to the pediatrician." 2. "Cover the cord stump with gauze." 3. "Apply Betadine around the cord stump." 4. "This is normal during healing."
The nurse is planning to bathe a client diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. In addition to gloves, what personal protective equipment does the nurse use?
a. Particulate respirator b. Isolation gown c. Shoe covers d. Surgical mask
Ethical issues present a challenge in any health-care situation. Nurses must follow specific guidelines to protect and advocate for patients. Identify the statement that capsulizes every nurse's responsibility to clients
a. Nurses must follow the Nuremberg code of ethics in determining if certain research is safe for a client. b. The National Research Act provides the criteria that must be met in order to safe-guard clients during nursing research. c. If all criteria set by the Institutional Re-view Board are met, the nurse can be sa-tisfied that the client will be protected. d. The responsibility of professional nurses to protect every client extends beyond re-search to any client-related issue.