A nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease who is admitted for pneumonia. The nurse would expect that an appropriate antibiotic that the physician might consider is a/an
a. aminoglycoside.
b. cephalosporin.
c. penicillin.
d. sulfonamide.
C
High-risk antibiotics include cephalosporins, sulfonamides, polymyxins, aminoglycosides, and amphotericin B.
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for a female patient who expresses loss of interest in sexual intimacy with her husband following a mastectomy several months ago. What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient?
a. Ineffective sexuality patterns b. Sexual Dysfunction c. Activity Intolerance and Fatigue d. Disturbed Body Image
A woman's physician has suggested that she use patient-controlled analgesia for pain relief after a cesarean birth. She asks you if you think this will be effective. Which of the following would be your best response?
A) "Not only will it be effective, but it also will reduce the amount of narcotic needed." B) "It is effective, but the amount of analgesic used will preclude breastfeeding." C) "Most women do not feel well enough after surgery to want control of their own pain relief." D) "Every woman reacts differently to pain, so it would be impossible to predict."
The nurse inspects a patient's surgical incision and notes dehiscence several inches long. Which is the most important intervention for the nurse to implement?
a. Call for assistance. b. Place a sterile moist dressing on the wound. c. Apply direct pressure over the wound dressing. d. Apply a pressure dressing over the open area.
A nurse is performing an admissions assessment on a 93-year-old woman with abdominal pain. The woman is unable to remember certain facts about her medical history or current medications. How should the nurse proceed?
A. Document her as slightly forgetful, consistent with age. B. Inform the physician about her declining mental status. C. Speak with the woman's family about whether this is normal for her. D. Speak with the physician about ordering medication for dementia.