Which of the following information is essential before prescribing Bactrim DS to a 24-year-old woman with a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
a. Last menstrual period c. Last unprotected sexual contact
b. Method of birth control d. All of the above
D
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What action should a nurse implement when assessing for abnormal bleeding in a patient following a hysterectomy?
a. Record the number of perineal pads used. b. Assess vital signs every 8 hours. c. Place the patient's bed in a high Fowler position. d. Apply an abdominal binder.
Why should you post a "no smoking" sign on the door of a room where a client is receiving oxygen therapy?
A. Cigarette smoke would further compromise or irritate the respiratory status of a client receiving oxygen therapy. B. Clients with respiratory problems are too dyspneic to move quickly in an emer-gency situation such as a fire. C. Oxygen is a combustible gas and may explode in the presence of an open flame. D. Combustion is enhanced by the presence of oxygen.
Each milliliter of saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI) contains 1 gram of potassium iodide
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A client has been prescribed lisinopril (Prinivil), and asks the nurse to explain the common side effects of this drug. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "The most common adverse effects are headache, angioedema, and rash." 2. "There are no common adverse effects of this medication." 3. "The most common adverse effects are cough, dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension." 4. "The most common adverse effects of this medication are hypertension, hypokalemia, and difficulty breathing."