The client complains of a sore throat and has been told it is due to beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection. The nurse realizes this condition is called what?
a. Acute rhinitis.
b. Acute sinusitis.
c. Acute pharyngitis.
d. Acute rhinorrhea.
Ans: c. Acute pharyngitis.
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a. Promote safety to prevent injury b. Complete nutritional assessment c. Balance exercise and rest periods d. Explore the woman's complaints
A client with an oxycodone overdose has a respiratory rate of 8 and is difficult to arouse. Which prescribed treatment should the nurse anticipate administering?
A. Administering activated charcoal B. Administering an opioid agonist C. Administering opioid antagonist D. Preparing for intubation and mechanical ventilation
A psychiatric–mental health nurse is aware of the importance of promoting adherence to medication regimens. Which of the following reasons do clients cite most frequently as the cause for self-discontinuation of medication?
A) Fear of becoming addicted B) Social stigma associated with taking psychotropic medications C) Desire to control their own lives D) Adverse effects
A nurse is teaching a woman how to use the basal body temperature method of contraception. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the woman identifies that she should refrain from having sexual intercourse at which time?
A) 4 days after she notices her temperature rise. B) 3 to 4 days after she records a slight increase followed by a dip in her temperature. C) 3 days after she records a slight drop in her temperature followed by an increase. D) 14 days after the last day of her menstrual period.