A client comes to the clinic complaining of difficulty urinating, flu-like symptoms, genital tingling, and blister-like vesicles on the upper thigh and vagina. She denies having ever had these symptoms before
The medication the physician is most likely to order would be: 1. Oral acyclovir
2. Ceftriaxone IM
3. Azithromycin p.o.
4. Penicillin G IM
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Explanation: 1. Malaise, dysuria, and tingling or painful vesicles are indicative of a primary herpes simplex outbreak. Acyclovir treats herpes.
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a. Client with a humerus fracture b. Morbidly obese client c. Client who underwent a prolonged surgical procedure d. Client with severe heart failure e. Wheelchair-bound client
A child is brought to the emergency department with moderate respiratory distress. She has an oxygen saturation of 89% but is awake, alert, and responsive, and is clinging to the mother
The nurse is consulting about appropriate oxygen delivery devices and expresses concern about the patient retaining CO2. Which oxygen delivery device is the most appropriate for this child? A. Facial CPAP B. Nasal cannula C. Oxygen tent D. Venturi mask
Based on the circadian cycle, the body prepares for sleep at night by decreasing the body temperature and releasing which of the following chemicals?
A) neonephrine B) seratonin C) melatonin D) dopamine
An important function of vitamin A is to
1. promote visual pigment of the eye. 2. act as an antioxidant. 3. help with the clotting of blood. 4. help with bile excretion.