A nurse cares for a patient who developed severe varicella-zoster virus in the setting of postrenal transplant immunosuppression. This patient should receive:
1. topical acyclovir therapy.
2. oral acyclovir only.
3. topical as well as oral acyclovir.
4. intravenous acyclovir.
Correct Answer: 4
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a. to ask the health care provider for necessary client-care orders b. to carry out those activities for the client that have been ordered by the health care provider c. to facilitate the client in attaining the best state for healing to occur d. to guide the client in accepting the ordered treatments without complaint
The nurse is preparing a patient for discharge from the hospital following a major burn injury. The nurse would consider which pathophysiology when developing a plan for the patient's nutrition?
1. The hypermetabolic state is only present in the emergency and acute phases of burn care. 2. The hypermetabolic state continues until all the wounds are healed. 3. The major dietary need after discharge is additional oral fluids. 4. The calorie intake should be decreased so the patient does not stress new tissue with weight gain.
The central nervous system consists of the
A. somatic and autonomic systems B. brain and spinal cord C. brain and autonomic system D. sympathetic and parasympathetic systems
While planning patient care, the nurse considers what needs to be done to limit any liability. Which action should the nurse take to minimize liability when providing patient care?
a. Ensure patients' rights. b. Follow verbal orders. c. Follow directions exactly as given. d. Verify employer's liability insurance.