A patient, age 42, develops a severe angioedema involving her face, hands, and feet, with burning and stinging of the lesions. During the assessment, which significant risk factor for allergies does the nurse recognize?
a. Family history of allergies
b. History of a recent fungal infection
c. Use of OTC medications
d. Recurrent respiratory infections
A
A thorough history is the most important diagnostic tool. There is a genetic link to both well-developed immune systems and poorly developed or compromised immune systems.
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A clinic nurse is conducting a preoperative interview with an adult patient who will soon be scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery. What interview question most directly addresses the patient's safety?
A) "What prescription and nonprescription medications do you currently take?" B) "Have you previously been admitted to the hospital, either for surgery or for medical treatment?" C) "How long do you expect to be at home recovering after your surgery?" D) "Would you say that you tend to eat a fairly healthy diet?"
When assessing a child admitted with intussusception, the nurse discovers the hallmark sign of intussusception, which is:
a. mucus-like stools. b. currant jelly–like stools. c. tarry, black stools. d. green, soft stools.
The patient, age 32, is admitted with possible appendicitis after being evaluated by the physician. It is appropriate for the nurse to administer
a. fluid and electrolyte replacement. b. heat to decrease discomfort. c. a cleansing enema. d. an oral laxative.
The patient is a newly diagnosed diabetic. Until he has his diabetes under control, which test will furnish valuable immediate feedback information?
a. BS b. HgbA1c c. OGTT d. Clinitest