The nurse is a member of the emergency preparedness committee, and she learns that anthrax is a bioterrorism threat that could infect and kill large numbers of people
Because of this, the organization should have which of the following on stock to treat anthrax?
1. No treatment available
2. Adrenaline injections
3. Intravenous or oral ciprofloxacin
4. Oral Benadryl
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If anthrax is suspected, ciprofloxacin IV is recommended. Oral ciprofloxacin is recommended for postexposure treatment. Adrenaline and oral Benadryl are not treatments for anthrax. There is a treatment for anthrax and the health care organization should be prepared for clients admitted with this disease.
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A) Lack of evidence of severe malnutrition B) Ability to chew and swallow C) Evidence of prolonged ileus D) Presence of intravenous access
The physician has ordered a medication that is contraindicated for the patient. The nurse, after discussion with the physician and the pharmacy, refuses to administer the medication. Upon what legal principle does the nurse base this refusal?
A) Respondeat superior B) Captain of the ship C) Corporate liability D) Rule of personal liability
The nurse is preparing to teach a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus on the mechanism behind the development of ketoacidosis. List the order in which the nurse should provide this information
1. Production of lactate and hydrogen ions 2. Tissue hypoxemia 3. Breakdown of fatty tissue 4. Reduction in intracellular glucose 5. Fatty acids converted to ketones
Before a nurse can document the presence of diarrhea, the criteria for diarrhea should be met, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. one loose stool in a 24-hour period. b. multiple liquid or semiliquid stools in a 24-hour period. c. hyperactive bowel sounds. d. cramping. e. fever.