A nurse is caring for a client with neutropenia who has a suspected infection. Which intervention does the nurse implement first?
A. Hydrates the client with 1000 mL of IV normal saline
B. Initiates the administration of prescribed antibiotics
C. Obtains requested cultures
D. Places the client on Bleeding Precautions
Answer: C. Obtains requested cultures
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A) Malnutrition B) Increased intracranial pressure C) Venous insufficiency D) Bilateral pneumonia
The nurse manager becomes aware of frequent incorrect narcotics counts on the night shift. This is verified by the pharmacy. What should be the first action taken by the manager?
1. Call a meeting of all night shift employees. 2. Review the staffing pattern and absentee list for the night shift. 3. Ask employees for their perceptions on missing narcotics. 4. Request that security search employee lockers and personal items.
The classifications of malignant neoplasms are: (Select all that apply.)
a. carcinomas. b. lymphomas. c. fibromas. d. lipomas. e. sarcomas.
The mother of a child 2 years of age tells the nurse she always cleans the child's ears with a hairpin. What would the nurse tell the mother?
A) "That's not good. Use a Q-tip or your finger instead." B) "You really like to keep your child clean. Good for you!" C) "That is dangerous; you might puncture the eardrum." D) "Show me exactly how you use the hairpin."