A patient is being treated for a urinary tract infection with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). What assessment should the nurse make prior to the administration of the medication?
A) Asthma
B) Hypertension
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Renal insufficiency
D
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A 77-year-old woman with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure has experienced a downward trend in her hemoglobin levels in recent days, and her care team ordered the administration of two units of packed red blood cells
In the hours following her blood transfusion, the patient complained of increasing shortness of breath, and chest auscultation revealed diffuse crackles. The nurse also noted an increase in the patient's peripheral edema, and fluid volume excess (FVE) is suspected. What assessment should the nurse prioritize in the care of this patient? A) Close monitoring of the patient's intake and output B) Assessment of the patient's hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell levels C) Neurovital signs q1h D) Assessment of the patient's electrolyte levels
A patient on your unit is found to have pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). What is the most appropriate precaution for the staff to take to prevent transmission of TB?
A) Standard precautions only B) Standard and droplet precautions C) Standard and contact precautions D) Standard and airborne precautions
A patient is preparing to return home after repair of a vaginal fistula. What teaching should the nurse provide before this patient is discharged?
Select all that apply. 1. Maintain bed rest for a week. 2. Use perineal pads as directed. 3. Perform perineal irrigation as prescribed. 4. Cleanse the perineal area daily with a sitz bath. 5. Apply topical antibacterial ointment to the area.
The parents of a 16-year-old boy who plays football want their child to receive growth hormone to improve muscle strength. What will the nurse tell the parents?
a. "Growth hormone may be used to improve strength in young athletes." b. "If the epiphyses are not fused, growth hormone may be an option." c. "Small doses of growth hormone may be used indefinitely for this purpose." d. "Using growth hormone to build muscle mass is not recommended."