The client is given an injection of an antibiotic. Shortly afterward, she says that she has hives and is itchy. The nurse administers an antihistamine to counteract the effect of the antibiotic

Question

Which one of the following intervention methods is the nurse using? a. Physical care techniques
b. Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
c. Preparing for special procedures
d. Controlling for adverse reactions

Answer 1

D
Nursing actions that control for adverse reactions reduce or counteract the reaction, such as ad-ministering an antihistamine after an allergic reaction to a medication.
Examples of physical care techniques include turning and positioning, administering medications, and providing comfort measures. These techniques involve the safe and competent administration of nursing skills or procedures.
Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) is a direct care measure with which the nurse provides the client with assistance in activities that are usually performed in the course of a nor-mal day, such as eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and ambulating.
Preparing for special procedures is a direct care measure involving physical care techniques and possible teaching.