The physician has prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl) for a woman diagnosed with trichomoniasis. The nurse's instructions to the woman should include:
1. "Both partners must be treated with the medication."
2. "Alcohol does not need to be avoided while taking this medication."
3. "It will turn your urine orange."
4. "This medication could produce drowsiness."
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Rationale:
1. Both partners should be treated with the medication.
2. Alcohol should be avoided.
3. Metronidazole does not turn the urine orange
4. Metronidazole does not cause drowsiness.
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1. Doxycycline. 2. Azithromycin. 3. Penicillin. 4. Erythromycin.
A patient tells the nurse, "I don't want to go home. I'm afraid my spouse will hurt me again." What is the nurse's best response?
1. Invite the abuser to the assessment session. 2. Avoid pressuring the patient to leave the abuser. 3. Acknowledge the patient's inability to change the situation. 4. Ensure not to ask direct questions about abuse, as this will intimidate the patient.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client with sensorineural hearing loss. Which assessment finding does the nurse correlate with the client's health history?
a. History of frequent ear infections b. Swims frequently c. Worked in a sawmill for the last 20 years d. Had a tumor removed from his left ear-drum last year
You have hired a new RN to replace a well-respected and experienced nurse in your outpatient department. The new RN recently graduated and is nervous about stepping into a role that was previously filled by someone who was so competent
You recognize anxiety and set up regular, frequent meetings during which you explore how she is dealing with her anxiety, provide feedback, and discuss strategies/ideas that will enhance her performance. What development approach are you using? a. Performance appraisal. b. Counseling. c. Empowerment. d. Coaching.