A male college student has been diagnosed with an infectious mononucleosis affecting the tonsils. An appropriate treatment is initiated for the client
However, he and his parents want to know the measures that will prevent the infection from spreading and worsening. Which of the following measures should the nurse suggest to prevent the spread of mononucleosis? A) Refrain from taking street drugs.
B) Increase the intake of calcium and potassium in the diet.
C) Refrain from sharing food and cigarettes with friends and peers.
D) Use cotton gloves.
C
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A family is informed that the brain damage to their daughter is irreversible. The father is later overheard making vacation plans and discussing what the family will do when his daughter leaves the hospital. The nurse recognizes the father is in which cri
a. High anxiety b. Denial c. Reconciliation d. Adaptation
Your ESRD patient is receiving 2 units of packed red blood cells for anemia (Hgb of 8.2). Twenty minutes into the first transfusion, the nurse observes the patient has a flushed face, hives over upper body trunk, and is complaining of pain in lower back
His vital signs include pulse rate of 110 and BP drop to 95/56. What is the nurse's priority action? A) Slow the rate of the blood infusion to 50 mL/hour. B) Document the assessment as the only action. C) Discontinue the transfusion and begin an infusion of normal saline. D) Recheck the type of blood infusing with the chart documentation of patient's blood type.
The Iowa Model identifies problem-focused triggers for implementing an EBP project. Which of the following is a problem-focused trigger in the Iowa Model?
A) A finding published recently in a nursing journal B) A new clinical guideline issued by a federal agency C) An increase in latex allergy among emergency room nurses D) Questions from hospital committee
The female client has experienced recurrent candidiasis with intense vaginal itching and excoriation. After treatment, the client is re-examined, and the nurse practitioner finds presence of a white, cheesy discharge
What recommendation is necessary? A) Referral to a surgeon for excision of infected tissue B) Examination and treatment of sexual partner C) Routine douches with a topical antibiotic solution D) Treatment with a stronger oral antibiotic