The nurse is determining the number of annual influenza inoculations that will need to be provided to a group of community members. Which members would benefit from receiving this vaccination? (Select all that apply.)
A) Adult patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B) Young adult patient who lives alone
C) Adult patient caring for children under age 5
D) Older adult attending adult day care
E) Adolescent patient being home schooled
A, C, D
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In a myocardial cell, the normal resting membrane potential is
a. 10 to 20 mV. c. –20 to –30 mV. b. 30 to 40 mV. d. –80 to –90 mV.
A postoperative client tells the nurse he is not in excessive pain. The nurse observes that the client's labored respirations and increased perspiration when moving in the bed
The nurse may consider administration of a pain medication based on the client's: a. feedback c. nonverbal communication b. kinesthetic communication d. verbal communication
A nurse practitioner is seeing a 16-year-old male patient who has come to the dermatology clinic for treatment of acne. The nurse practitioner would know that the treatment may consist of which of the following medications?
A) Acyclovir (Zovirax) B) Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin (Benzamycin) C) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) D) Triamcinolone (Kenalog)
In order to ensure that a medication is given to the right patient, the nurse must perform which action?
a. Ask the patient to spell their last name. b. Match the patient with a photo ID. c. Swipe a bar code on the patient's ID bracelet. d. Verify the patient using two identifiers.