For an antiviral to be most effective, the drug must be given
A. as soon as the patient presents with a fever.
B. on an empty stomach to increase absorption.
C. after the culture and sensitivity identifies an effective antimicrobial.
D. before the disease begins.
Answer: D
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The hospital administration is considering adopting primary nursing as its model of nursing care delivery. Disadvantages of this method are that Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client may have multiple primary nurses if transfers within the facility are necessary. 2. Physician satisfaction is decreased. 3. Staff nurses cannot be held legally liable for care provided outside their work hours. 4. It requires a knowledge-based nursing practice model. 5. All persons caring for the client must have excellent communication skills.
Every nurse who works with older adults is responsible for following the standards of geriatric nursing practice. Other caregivers have the responsibility to care for older adults using
1. a loud voice. 2. frequent documentation. 3. a defined daily routine. 4. kindness and sensitivity.
A client has returned from the recovery room after undergoing a urinary diversion. The nurse should monitor the stoma for:
1. blanching. 2. erosion of skin around the stoma. 3. decreased urine output. 4. blood in the urine.
A client is admitted with end-stage cirrhosis and severe vomiting. Which problem should the nurse monitor the client most carefully for?
a. Intrahepatic bile stasis b. Bleeding esophageal varices c. Decreased excretion of bilirubin d. Accumulation of ascites in the abdomen