The patient is complaining of a severe sore throat. Upon assessment the nurse notes the patient has a fever; large, tender cervical lymph nodes; a deeply inflamed pharynx with exudate; and a diffuse sandpaper-like rash
Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
1) Mononucleosis
2) Streptococcal pharyngitis
3) Viral pharyngitis
4) Candida albicans
ANS: 2
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The provider requests the nurse start an infusion of an inotropic agent on a client. How does the nurse explain the action of these drugs to the client and spouse?
a. "It constricts vessels, improving blood flow." b. "It dilates vessels, which lessens the work of the heart." c. "It increases the force of the heart's contractions." d. "It slows the heart rate down for better filling."
To assist the woman after delivery of the infant, the nurse knows that the blood patch is used after spinal anesthesia to relieve
a. Hypotension b. Headache c. Neonatal respiratory depression d. Loss of movement
When communicating with clients, the nurse actively uses listening responses. Which of the following types of listening response should the nurse use?
a. Moralizing b. Giving advice c. False reassurance d. Paraphrasing
Which of the following factors most increases the prevalence of illnesses such as asthma and anemia, as well as respiratory and gastrointestinal infections?
a. household smokers c. poverty b. family history of these illnesses d. education