Which measure will help prevent the spread of microbes in the home?
a. Flushing the toilet after every other use
b. Wiping out the tub daily
c. Using a washcloth to clean toilet surfaces
d. Wiping up spills right away
D
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During the examination of a patient from the Black culture, how will the nurse recognize pallor?
A. Absence of underlying red tones B. Palpate the skin C. Check the sclera D. Slow blood return
A patient with new-onset exertional angina has taken three nitroglycerin sublingual tablets at 5-minute intervals, but the pain has intensified
The nurse notes that the patient has a heart rate of 76 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 120/82 mm Hg. The electrocardiogram is normal. The patient's lips and nail beds are pink, and there is no respiratory distress. The nurse will anticipate providing: a. an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. b. intravenous nitroglycerin and a beta blocker. c. ranolazine (Ranexa) and quinidine. d. supplemental oxygen and intravenous morphine.
A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic to a patient with methicillin-resistant Staphylo-coccus aureus (MRSA). The nurse would expect the healthcare provider to order which antibiot-ic?
a. Daptomycin [Cubicin] b. Levofloxacin [Levaquin] c. Norfloxacin [Noroxin] d. Ciprofloxacin [Cipro]
A client is complaining of pain in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen. The nurse prepares to percuss the abdomen and notes that the client has a great deal of hair on the lower abdomen. The nurse should:
1. Shave the client's abdomen. 2. Discontinue using percussion. 3. Moisten the abdominal hair. 4. Document that the client has hirsutism.