The public health nurse provides rabies immunization to a child on days 5, 7, 20, and 28, following a bite from a rabid animal
A) True
B) False
B
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During the assessment of a client with multiple injuries, the nurse notices a large hematoma located at the left costovertebral angle. The nurse should suspect injury to which of the following organs?
1. Kidney 2. Ribs 3. Intestines 4. Bladder
What is the primary nursing concern for a child having an anaphylactic reaction?
a. Identifying the offending allergen b. Ineffective breathing pattern c. Increased cardiac output d. Positioning to facilitate comfort
The nurse is providing care to a patient with atypical tuberculosis. What should the nurse do to ensure personal protection while caring for this patient?
1. Wear a gown and eye goggles. 2. Wear a gown and surgical mask. 3. Follow the same standard precautions used in the care of all patients. 4. Wear a HEPA respirator.
Dr. Jones asks you to give a medication to one of the patients, and you know the patient is allergic to it. When you point this out, Dr. Jones says, "Give the medication or I'll report this to your supervisor."
What is the best assertive response? a. Agree to give the medication and hope no one finds out. b. Say, "I won't give the medication, and I don't care who you talk to about it.". c. Walk away and ignore Dr. Jones. d. Say, "Perhaps you and I could talk this over with my supervisor together.".