A patient with the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infection asks what has caused the diarrhea. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. It is caused by a protozoal infection.
b. It is caused by a fecal–oral contamination.
c. It is caused by an inflammatory response.
d. It is caused by a long-term antibiotic therapy.
D
Superinfections such as Clostridium difficile infections are caused by long-term antibiotic therapy, which kills all the natural flora of the bowel and causes diarrhea.
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A patient has been taking herbal remedies to decrease blood pressure. The patient is convinced that this has reduced his blood pressure and he refuses to take a prescribed antihypertensive medication
The nurse checks his blood pressure reading during an office visit, with the following results: Left arm: 130/94, 140/86, and 160/90 mm Hg. With this information, what is the nurse's best response to the patient's refusal to take antihypertensive medications? a. "I see that you are correct; your blood pressure readings do not indicate hypertension." b. "Your blood pressure is elevated, so you will need to take a prescribed antihypertensive." c. "Your blood pressure is within normal limits and does not need anything for it." d. "Your blood pressure is elevated. It is important to discuss this with your doctor."
A client has had minor surgery and asks the nurse what he can use for pain. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
A) Aspirin B) Diflunisal C) Magnesium salicylate D) Acetaminophen
Which aspect of direct care is the hospital psychiatric nurse most likely to provide for a client?
a. Hygiene assistance b. Assertiveness training c. Diversional activity d. Assistance with job hunting
The nurse is aware that the plague, caused by Yersinia pestis, will most probably be introduced as an aerosolized weapon in a terrorist attack
Although exposed individuals can die in 24 hours, the organism is very vulnerable and can be destroyed by: a. cold temperatures of 40° F. b. exposure to sunlight. c. strong chlorine solution. d. dry environment.