An older patient is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of oral candidiasis. What responses should the nurse make to this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "It can be seen in people who have diabetes."
2. "It is often caused by eating spicy or irritating foods."
3. "Sometimes people who use oral inhaled steroids for asthma can develop this."
4. "It is a bacterial infection that may be transmitted by contact with dirty utensils."
5. "It is an infection that results when there is an alteration in the normal flora of the mouth."
1,3,5
Rationale: People who have diabetes and have high or elevated glucose levels are at risk for candidiasis because the oral flora is altered and the organism Candida albicans is encouraged to overgrow.
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The nurse will instruct the administration that appropriate first aid will include: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Not worrying about the tooth loss, as children this age still have their "baby" teeth. 2. Only handling the lost tooth by the roots and avoiding touching the crown of the tooth. 3. Rinsing the lost tooth with sterile saline. 4. Placing the tooth back into its socket and taking the child to an emergency dental facility. 5. Keeping the tooth clean and dry during transport to an emergency dental facility.
A client is cutting vegetable for dinner and accidently cuts his finger. What response is desirable to destroy foreign agents such as microorganisms to prevent infection from developing in the finger?
A) A cell-mediated response B) The release of antibodies C) The release of memory cells D) Passive immunity
To improve the quality of sleep for a confused client, the nurse would plan to
a. allow for 90 minutes of undisturbed rest. b. give warm black tea at bedtime. c. keep the client awake during the day. d. routinely use sedative medications.
Current nursing codes direct nurses to be responsible primarily to the patient and advocates for patient rights and needs. This ethical imperative reflects which of these metaphors of nursing?
a. Legal c. Angel b. Military d. Loyalty