A client with severe bacterial cystitis is prescribed cefadroxil (Duricef) and phenazopyridine (Pyridium). What statement by the client indicates an accurate understanding of these medica-tions?
a. "I will not take these drugs with food or milk."
b. "I will stop these drugs if I think I am pregnant."
c. "An orange color in my urine won't alarm me."
d. "I will try to drink a liter of cranberry juice daily."
C
Phenazopyridine discolors urine most commonly to a deep reddish orange. Many clients think they have blood in their urine when they see this. In addition, the urine can permanently stain clothing.
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a. sitz baths and bed rest c. scrotal support b. hot compresses to the area d. indwelling catheter
What should the nurse include in the patient's care plan when establishing an exercise program for a patient affected by a stroke?
A) Schedule passive range-of-motion every other day. B) Keep activity limited, as the patient may be overstimulated. C) Have the patient partake in active range of motion 2 times a day. D) Exercise the affected extremities passively 4 or 5 times a day.
Patients who are on or who will be starting chronic corticosteroid therapy need monitoring of:
1. Serum glucose 2. Stool culture 3. Folate levels 4. Vitamin B12
What is the most likely explanation for her presentation?
A 24-year-old cashier comes to your clinic for her first OB visit. She had her last period 10 weeks before, which would mean she is 12 weeks pregnant. She did a home pregnancy urine test a month ago and it was positive. She has had some fatigue and nausea, but not in the last week. She has had no cramping or bleeding. Her vital signs, head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, thyroid, cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal examinations are all unremarkable. On speculum examination her os is closed and there is a pinkish hue to the cervix. On bimanual examination the cervix is soft and the uterus is enlarged to the pelvic brim. Despite 20 minutes of trying, you cannot find heart tones. You repeat a urine pregnancy test and it is negative. A serum pregnancy test is ordered and is positive. You send the patient for a vaginal ultrasound. A) Earlier than 12 weeks B) Fetal demise (missed abortion) C) False pregnancy