Which treatment intervention applies to a patient with infective endocarditis?
a. Administration of oral penicillin for 6 weeks or more
b. Hospitalization for initial IV antibiotics, possibly with a central line
c. Complete bedrest for the duration of treatment
d. Long-term anticoagulation therapy with heparin
Answer: b. Hospitalization for initial IV antibiotics, possibly with a central line
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The nurse is teaching a client about minor minerals. Which minerals should the nurse include in the teaching session?(Select all that apply.)
1. Fluoride 2. Sodium 3. Copper 4. Zinc 5. Potassium
A woman who is 38 weeks pregnant tells the nurse that the baby has dropped and she is having urinary frequency again. What do these symptoms describe?
a. Lightening b. Braxton-Hicks contractions c. Initiation of labor d. Engagement
Which of the following interventions will decrease the risk of aspiration for the client who has dysphagia and requires assistance with eating?
A) position the client at a 45? angle to eat B) provide thin and clear liquids C) Finely puree solid foods so it slides down easily D) keep the client upright for an hour after eating