A health care worker has received her annual influenza vaccination and has remained at the clinic after administration so that the nurse may observe for adverse reactions. The worker complains of pain at the site of IM injection
The nurse should recommend which of the following? A) ASA
B) Acetaminophen
C) Meperidine (Demerol)
D) Heat application
B
Feedback:
Most vaccines can cause fever and soreness at the site of injection. Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) can be taken two to three times daily for 24 to 48 hours if needed to decrease fever and discomfort. Aspirin and heat are not explicitly recommended; opioids are not necessary.
You might also like to view...
Which one of the following statements about conventional treatment for cancer and the elderly is most accurate?
A) The risk of mortality and complications after surgery is no greater for older adults than it is for younger adults. B) Advanced age can affect the pharmacokinetic process of excretion with cytotoxic drugs because of decreased glomerular filtration rate. C) Older adults are usually not able to tolerate radiation therapy. D) Older adults require more basic care when undergoing conventional treatment for cancer.
A patient who has a serious chronic disorder (epilepsy) has been taking a drug to control it that has a moderate likelihood of increasing the risk for birth defects or fetal damage. She tells you that she would like to have a child
What is your best response? a. Tell her that taking any drug during pregnancy is not recommended. b. Suggest that she use a reliable method of contraception and consider adoption. c. Warn her that her condition will get worse if she stops taking the prescribed drug. d. Counsel her to discuss her wishes with her health care provider to evaluate her specific risks and possible pregnancy outcomes.
When planning assignments for a pediatric unit, the charge nurse should not assign a pregnant nurse to a child receiving:
a. acyclovir. c. ribavirin. b. vidarabine. d. zidovudine.
Which of the following words is most closely associated with the term "ethics"?
A) values B) modeling C) reward D) conduct