Which of the following is critical to helping prevent development of resistant strains of microbes in patients?
A) Limit the exposure of bacteria to an antimicrobial agent
B) Keep the antimicrobial drug dosage high
C) Maintain the optimum duration of the antimicrobial agent
D) Maintain the maximum safe frequency of antimicrobial drug ingestion
C
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During the assessment of an elderly client, the nurse learns the client takes a laxative every evening to ensure a daily morning bowel movement. The nursing diagnosis appropriate for this client would be:
a. Constipation. b. Perceived constipation. c. Risk for infection. d. Bowel incontinence.
The nurse completing a client's family history would list which information as involving a first-degree relative?
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's grandchild was diagnosed with Turner syndrome. 2. The client's child was adopted by the client's sister and has Down syndrome. 3. The client's aunt developed Alzheimer disease at age 45. 4. The client's grandmother had breast cancer. 5. The client's mother died of heart disease at age 40.
The vitamin that is essential for absorption of amino acids is
a. vitamin B6. b. folate. c. vitamin A. d. vitamin E.
The nurse is performing postoperative teaching for a patient who underwent a left cataract removal. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (select all that apply.)
a. Sleep on the right side. b. Take a stool softener to avoid straining during bowel movements. c. Bend at the waist and avoid stooping. d. Wash hands before instilling eyedrops. e. Follow the prescribed medication schedule exactly.