A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription?
A) Penicillins.
B) Aminoglycosides.
C) Erythromycins.
D) Sulfonamides.
Answer: A) Penicillins.
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Which assessment is the greatest priority to report when considering the gastrointestinal (GI) changes that take place in the geriatric patient?
a. 24-hour urinary output of 1450 mL b. 24-hour dietary intake of 75% of meals c. Last bowel movement 4 days ago d. Weight loss of 2 lb since admission 2 months ago
The nurse is providing care to a patient recovering from a bilateral adrenalectomy. What should the nurse do to assess for the onset of adrenal insufficiency?
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A nurse on a busy cardiac unit experiences her first code, and the client is sent to the coronary care intensive-care unit for further care. The nurse feels that her participation in the code could have been performed in a more efficient manner
What type of thinking was utilized in this scenario? A) Critical thinking B) Negative thinking C) Intuition D) Reflection