A woman complains of burning on urination and increased frequency. The patient has a history of frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is going out of town in 2 days
To treat the infec-tion quickly, the nurse would expect the healthcare provider to order: a. aztreonam [Azactam].
b. fosfomycin [Monurol].
c. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim].
d. vancomycin [Vancocin].
B
Fosfomycin has been approved for single-dose therapy of UTIs in women. Vancomycin and az-treonam are not indicated for UTIs. Bactrim is indicated for UTIs, but administration of a single dose is not therapeutic.
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A woman presents with a history of physical and emotional abuse in her intimate relationships. What should this information lead a nurse to suspect?
1. The woman may be exhibiting a controlled response pattern. 2. The woman may have a history of childhood neglect. 3. The woman may be exhibiting codependent characteristics. 4. The woman may be a victim of incest.
The data element obtained during nursing assessment that supports the presence of a fugue state is
that the client states he a. cannot recall why he is living in his present location. b. feels as if he is living in a fuzzy dream state. c. feels very anxious about his problems. d. feels that different parts of him are at war.
Loss of immediate and recent memory with retention of remote memory suggests:
a. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). b. impaired judgment. c. stupor. d. dementia.
A 3-year-old male presents to the clinic, post-hospital discharge, for osteomyelitis. The mother states that "he just stopped walking on his left leg for no reason, he had a high fever, and was in extreme pain
We went to the emergency room and laboratory tests and an MRI were done. He is on IV antibiotics, but I think we should stop the medicine now. He is much better.". Your understanding of the care and treatment of osteomyelitis enables you to respond with which of the following? 1. "Typically speaking, depending on the organism being treated, most patients with osteomyelitis are treated with 6 to 8 weeks of IV antibiotics minimum, followed by a course of oral antibiotics directed by the infection control team.". 2. "Sure, you can stop the antibiotics anytime. I am glad he is much better.". 3. "If you stop the antibiotics now, your child will die.". 4. None of the above responses are correct.