A nurse suspects that an adolescent may have community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CAMRSA). Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? Select all answers that apply
A) Participation in contact sport
B) Recent cut on the lower leg
C) History of a recent sort throat
D) Raised fluctuant lesions
E) Erythematous rash over the trunk and face
A, B, D
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A nurse is working with an older client admitted with mild dehydration. What teaching does the nurse provide to best address this issue?
a. "Cut some sodium out of your diet." b. "Dehydration can cause incontinence." c. "Have something to drink every 1 to 2 hours." d. "Take your diuretic in the morning."
Which action is most important for the nurse to teach the client with rheumatoid arthritis who is changing her drug therapy from methotrexate (Rheumatrex) to etanercept (Enbrel)?
A. The need for reliable contraception B. How to perform subcutaneous injections C. How to monitor the erythrocyte sedimentation rate D. The importance of reporting manifestations of infection to the health care provid-er
To auscultate for S3 or S4 gallops in the mitral area, the nurse listens with the
a. bell of the stethoscope with the patient in the left lateral position. b. diaphragm of the stethoscope with the pa-tient in a supine position. c. bell of the stethoscope with the patient sitting and leaning forward. d. diaphragm of the stethoscope with the pa-tient lying flat on the left side.
The nurse prepares to irrigate the client's wound. What is the primary purpose of this procedure?
a. To decrease scar formation b. To cleanse the wound and remove bacteria c. To improve circulation from the wound d. To decrease irritation from wound drainage