Which of the following nursing actions is most important in achieving successful antimicrobial therapy with vancomycin?
A) Provide maximum physical comfort to the patient
B) Monitor serum drug level
C) Taper down the drug dosage gradually
D) Promote adequate intake of fluids and nutrients
D
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A nurse is caring for four clients who are receiving clozapine, lithium, fluoxetine, and venlafaxine,
respectively. In which client should the nurse be most alert for alterations in cardiac or cerebral electrical conductivity and fluid and electrolyte imbalance? a. The client receiving lithium (Lithobid) b. The client receiving clozapine (Clozaril) c. The client receiving fluoxetine (Prozac) d. The client receiving venlafaxine (Effexor)
Which description best fits a work breakdown structure (WBS)?
1. A project planning software program is selected for use by the steering committee to assist in planning needed changes. 2. The implementation committee learns about the capabilities of a new wireless system. 3. A timeline is developed to determine who will do necessary tasks for the implementation of each project phase. 4. A committee is formed to guide the implementation of a new wireless system.
A school nurse uses a participative approach to teach about safety to a group of third graders. Which questions should the nurse pose to the students? Select all that apply
a. "What would you do if a stranger told you to get in his or her car because your parents were hurt?" b. "If you were playing on the Internet, and someone invited you into a private chat room, what would you do?" c. "If your parents told you that your pet was hurt, would you go with them to the veterinarian?" d. "Has anyone ever touched you in a way that embarrassed or frightened you?" e. "Which members of your family can you trust?"
A nurse is counseling a young man with obesity and diabetes. The nurse explains that in addition to direct medical costs, indirect costs will likely include
A. Costs of medication B. Lost wages and loss of employment productivity C. Decreased lifespan D. Increased costs of health insurance