The self-treatment for diarrhea in healthy adults includes which of the following?
1. Nothing by mouth for 24 hours
2. When beginning clear liquids, use milk cautiously
3. When taking full-liquid diet, include banana for pectin content
4. Avoiding very hot, very cold, and caffeine-containing beverages
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A patient admitted to the hospital is using metronidazole [Flagyl] 0.75% gel. The nurse understands that this agent is used to treat which condition?
a. Chlamydia trachomatis b. Gardnerella vaginalis c. Haemophilus ducreyi d. Trichomonas vaginalis
Common penicillin products include:
1. amoxicillin, streptomycin, and lincomycin. 2. nystatin, bacitracin, and cloxacillin. 3. erythromycin, cefaclor, and sulfadiazine. 4. cloxacillin, ampicillin, and nafcillin.
Which of the following behaviors suggest that the nurse is being passive? Select all that apply
A. She apologizes three times to her colleague for taking up space at the nurse's station. B. She feels the rest of the team should have dinner together without her because she is not much fun. C. She uses a confident tone to express her concerns about a patient's rising blood sugar to the physician on call. D. She has an idea about troubleshooting a problem with the new computer system but keeps it to herself because she doubts it would be valuable.
When inspecting the anus, to better inspect the anal opening it would be helpful to instruct the client to do which of the following?
A) Squat B) Bear down C) Cough D) Deep breathe