Joanna had a small ventricle septal defect (VSD) repaired when she was 3 years old and has no residual cardiac problems. She is now 28 and is requesting prophylactic antibiotics for an upcoming dental visit
The appropriate antibiotic to prescribe according to current American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines is:
1. None, no antibiotic is required for dental procedures
2. Amoxicillin 2 grams 1 hour before the procedure
3. Ampicillin 2 grams IM or IV 30 minutes before the procedure
4. Azithromycin 1 gram 1 hour before the procedure
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a. systemic edema. b. cardiac complications. c. muscle cramping. d. impaired kidney function.
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During the evaluation stage of the critical thinking model applied to a patient coping with stress, the nurse will
a. Select nursing interventions to promote the patient's adaptation to stress. b. Establish short- and long-term goals with the patient experiencing stress. c. Identify stress management interventions for achieving expected outcomes. d. Reassess patient's stress-related symptoms and compare with expected outcomes.