The nurse is examining a 3-year-old boy with acute otitis media who has a mild earache and a temperature of 38.5 ºC. Which of the following actions will be taken?
A) Obtain a culture of the middle ear fluid.
B) Instruct the parents to watch for a worsening of symptoms.
C) Administer antibiotics.
D) Administer antivirals.
B
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A female client has recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Important self-care measures the nurse could teach this client to protect her kidneys include (Select all that apply)
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A patient diagnosed with depression tells the nurse that his pain has been "unrelenting" over the last several weeks. What should the nurse consider as contributing to this patient's amount of pain?
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During the exam:
a. The drape is removed b. The gown is removed c. Only the part being examined is exposed d. You need to be out of the room