A patient with an open fracture of the left femur that punctured the skin waited 2 hours before getting to the hospital. What would be the priority problem to address when caring for this patient?
A. Low body temperature
B. Insufficient nutrition
C. High potential for infection
D. Fear and anxiety
Answer: C
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Which of the following clients would be at greatest risk for a nosocomial infection?
A) A 72-year-old male client with COPD B) A 19-year-old woman in her first trimester of pregnancy C) A client in the Emergency Department with abdominal pain D) An 86-year-old female client on steroid therapy
A patient admitted to the hospital has a history of peptic ulcer disease. The patient takes ranitidine (Zantac) and sucralfate (Carafate)
The patient tells the nurse that discomfort is usually controlled but that symptoms occasionally flare up. What will the nurse do? a. Ask the provider about ordering an endoscopic examination. b. Contact the provider to discuss serologic testing and an antibiotic. c. Contact the provider to discuss switching to a proton pump inhibitor. d. Counsel the patient to avoid beverages containing caffeine.
Serious injuries can occur if the patient climbs over the side rails.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Angelo, a chain smoker, is prescribed 4-mg pieces of nicotine gum with a limit of 14 pieces per day to help him deal with the effects of nicotine withdrawal. What is the maximum dosage of nicotine that can be administered in a day?
A. 46 mg/day B. 28 mg/day C. 40 mg/day D. 56 mg/day