A client has multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). What is the most important fact for the nurse to teach the client?
a. "You will need to take medications longer than clients with other strains."
b. "You will need to remain in the hospital until cultures are negative."
c. "You will need to wear a mask when you go out in public."
d. "You will need to have drug cultures done weekly."
C
The client should wear a mask when out of the home environment and in crowds to prevent spread of the infection. The other statements are not accurate.
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A patient is receiving propranolol (Inderal) for hypertension. Which outcome is the best indicator of goal success when considering the drug's potential effect on the patient's quality of life?
a. The patient verbalizes the importance of moderate exercise. b. The patient experiences no injuries as a result of dizziness. c. The patient's blood pressure stays within normal limits. d. The patient describes symptoms indicative of an adverse drug reaction.
A client with a right temporal lobe lesion is displaying Cheyne-Stokes respirations. The nurse recognizes:
1. This client requires surgical decompression of the brain. 2. There is no medical treatment appropriate for this symptomology. 3. The next likely sign will be sluggish pupil reaction ipsilaterally. 4. This type of brain pathophysiology is usually self-limiting.
Leaders choose how they use power based on their philosophical beliefs while considering specific situations. According to Covey, what describes the overall real test of interpersonal skills in transformational leadership?
A) To permit others to validate themselves B) Alignment of goals benefits members C) Mutual learning, mutual influence, mutual benefits D) To make all contributors accountable
The healthcare provider has prescribed the toddler an oral medication. The toddler has fought medication administration in the past. Which strategies may be helpful when administering the medication to this toddler? Select all that apply
1. Request the medication in liquid form and draw the medication in an oral syringe. 2. Put the medication in a favorite drink in the child's sippy cup. 3. Allow the mother to administer the medication to the child. 4. Notify the healthcare provider to change the route to intravenous. 5. Hold the child down and squirt the medication in the corner of his mouth.