A patient's nasopharyngeal culture results are positive for B. pertussis. What action should the nurse take for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Monitor intake and output.
B. Restrict fluids.
C. Administer erythromycin as prescribed.
D. Place in respiratory isolation.
E. Report the test results to the local health department.
Answer: E
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A nurse assists a patient with dyspnea to sit in a high Fowler position. What process allows gravity to help move oxygen from the pulmonary capillaries into the blood when the patient is in this position?
a. Active transport b. Diffusion c. Filtration d. Osmosis
Which of the following is most likely?
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Spermicides that contain nonoxynol-9 have been linked to:
1. human papillomavirus infections. 2. spontaneous abortions. 3. endometrial cancer. 4. increased transmission of HIV.