A patient has a bacterial infection, but the causative organism is not known. Which type of antibacterial drug will most likely be prescribed?
a. Narrow-spectrum
b. Limited-spectrum
c. Extended-spectrum
d. Broad-spectrum
D
A broad-spectrum antibacterial drug is effective against a wide range of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative. Narrow-spectrum drugs are effective against a few bacteria, while extended-spectrum drugs are effective against several types of bacteria.
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Which of the following are outcomes of holistic gerontological nursing? (Select all that apply.)
a. enhance the growth to wholeness b. encourage improvement and learning from a disease c. optimize the quality of life d. provide adequate care e. ensure comfort and dignity in death f. optimize medical treatments
The client complains of constipation while receiving ferrous sulfate (Feosol). What is the best plan by the nurse to assist the client in resolving this common side effect?
1. Plan to teach the client about which laxatives are the safest to use. 2. Plan to teach the client to increase fluids and high-fiber foods in the diet. 3. Plan to teach the client to self-administer Fleets enemas. 4. Plan to teach the client to increase exercise.
A client is diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. Which laboratory tests were used to aid in this diagnosis?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Serum T4 level 2. TSH level 3. Serum calcium 4. Serum potassium 5. Serum iodine level