An elderly patient is treated for pneumonia with clindamycin (Cleocin). One week after the completion of the medication, she develops diarrhea. What is the most probable cause of the diarrhea?
A) Change in normal flora
B) Food-borne illness
C) Crohn's disease
D) Incontinence
A
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a. Safety and security b. Love/belongingness c. Physiological d. Self-actualization e. Esteem
The nurse is conducting a gait and posture assessment for a client who is experiencing mobility issues. Which action by the nurse is appropriate during this assessment?
A) Assess muscle mass and strength. B) Measure extremities for length and circumference. C) Inspect the spine for curvature. D) Palpate for tenderness and pain.
What information should the nurse coordinating an immunization program for health care workers and patients include?
A) Health care workers are at high risk for hepatitis B because of its airborne transmission. B) Immunization against hepatitis B involves a series of two injections given 6 months apart. C) The hepatitis B virus can't exist outside the body for more than a few minutes. D) Hepatitis B immunization should be given to neonates before they leave the hospital.
Which gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?
a. Thyroid b. Pituitary c. Pancreas d. Adrenal medulla