You note on T.Q.'s health record that he has not received an MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
vaccine. Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Live vaccines should not be given to immunosuppressed patients. They can cause a severe or fatal
reaction due to uncontrolled replication of the vaccine virus. T.Q. is protected from these viruses as
long as he is receiving gamma globulin.
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A patient has been diagnosed with glaucoma and the nurse is preparing health education regarding the patient's medication regimen
time that she will no longer require medication. How should the nurse best respond? A) "You have a great attitude. This will likely shorten the amount of time that you need medications." B) "In fact, glaucoma usually requires lifelong treatment with medications." C) "Most people are treated until their intraocular pressure goes below 50 mm Hg." D) "You can likely expect a minimum of 6 months of treatment."
A patient's risk for pressure sore development according to the Braden Scale is as follows:
Sensory perception: 4 Moisture: 4 Activity: 2 Mobility: 2 Nutrition: 1 Friction and Shear: 3 From this assessment, the nurse determines that the patient's risk for pressure sore development is: A) No risk B) Mild risk C) Moderate risk D) High risk
The nurse is teaching the student nurse how to communicate effectively with children. Which one of the following methods would the nurse recommend?
A) Position self above the child's level to denote authority. B) If possible, communicate with the child apart from the parent. C) Direct questions and explanations to the child. D) Use the medical terms for body parts and medical care.
An 82-year-old-man is prescribed a dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitor to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which health promotion activity is most important for the nurse to teach this patient?
a. Have vision and glaucoma checks yearly. b. Participate in yearly prostate cancer screening. c. Avoid both alcohol and caffeine while on the drug. d. Avoid donating blood when taking the drug and for at least 6 months after drug therapy has stopped.