A patient has been diagnosed with septicaemia, a condition where microorganisms are present and multiplying in the blood. A nurse identifies this condition as a
1. Nosocomial infection.
2. Secondary infection.
3. Systemic infection.
4. Health-care-associated infection.
ANS: 3
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A) Reflexology B) Magnetism C) Acupuncture D) Chiropractic
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a. if she gets pregnant, she should use the inhaled form of ribavirin [Virazole]. b. if she is taking oral contraceptives, she should also take a protease inhibitor. c. she should use a hormonal contraceptive to avoid pregnancy. d. she will need a monthly pregnancy test during her treatment.
In caring for a patient who is taking antiinflammatory drugs, the nurse should include which of the following patient teaching points? (Select all that apply.)
1. Check stools for blood. 2. Medications should be taken as ordered. 3. Medications should be discontinued once improvement is experienced. 4. Improvement takes 1 to 2 weeks.
A nurse is teaching a client measures to help relieve sleeplessness. Which would be the highest priority teaching point during the instructional session?
a. Avoid caffeine-containing beverages before sleep. b. Perform strenuous exercise before bedtime. c. Drink lots of fluids before bedtime. d. Eat a heavy meal before bedtime.