The patient with acute bronchitis asks if antibiotics will be ordered for the condition. The best response by the nurse would be:
a. "Yes. Antibiotics are the best treatment option."
b. "No. Antibiotics will not help a viral con-dition."
c. "Antibiotics will be given if the sputum culture indicates your bronchitis is caused by bacteria."
d. "I don't think so because antibiotics will inhibit the inflammatory response of your body to the invasion of this infection."
C
Bronchitis is treated symptomatically with humidification and cough medications. Antibiotics are only given if the sputum culture suggests it.
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a. "I'll teach you how to care for your family member to keep him comfortable or, if you can afford it, you can employ an aide." b. "It's important that he try to take care of himself and, if he can't or won't, he'll have to deal with the consequences." c. "Reimbursement is available for a nurse to come to the house each day if you would like this assistance." d. "You can always have your family member readmitted to the hospital for care."
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a. Has recovered from epidural or spinal anesthesia. b. Has hidden bleeding underneath her. c. Has regained some flexibility. d. Is a candidate to go home after 6 hours.
A PICC is inserted directly into a large central vein
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A binder is wet. What should you do?
a. Change the binder. b. Reapply the binder. c. Apply a new binder. d. Let it dry.