What laboratory data result would indicate complications of peritonitis? (Select all that apply.)
A. A positive blood culture
B. A WBC count of 20,000
C. An elevated serum amylase level
D. The presence of WBCs in the urine
A, B
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Which of the following nursing interventions would be used if a patient was put under bleeding precautions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid injections as appropriate. b. Encourage the patient to eat foods high in calcium and vitamin C. c. Use a soft toothbrush or toothettes for oral care. d. Provide a therapeutic mattress and pad side rails. e. Use an electric razor for shaving.
During the first 24 hours postburn, fluid replacement is the treatment priority. The assessment that would alert the nurse that the fluid protocol is ineffective is:
1. rectal temperature of 101ยบ F. 2. urine output of 20 mL/hour. 3. crackles in the lower left lobe. 4. marked edema in the burn area.
The clinic nurse obtains a history from women who wish to use a cervical cap as their method of contraception. Relative or absolute contraindications to this contraceptive device include:
Select all answers that apply: A) Human papillomavirus infection B) History of an abnormal pap smear C) Latex allergy D) Nulliparity
An infection of the kidneys is called
A. pyelonephritis. B. urethritis. C. cystitis. D. nephritis.