The nurse is caring for a patient with a traumatic wound that is 4 days old. The wound is erythematous, edematous, and painful. The nurse assesses the wound as being in what phase of healing?
A) Proliferation
B) Epithelialization
C) Inflammatory
D) Maturation
C
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The nurse administers a drug to treat Neisseria gonorrhoeae that works on no other bacteria. How would the nurse describe this drug?
A) Broad spectrum B) Narrow spectrum C) Bactericidal D) Bacteriostatic
A client experiencing pain related to cancer reports that the pain is becoming an increasing problem and voices an interest in advancing to stronger medications. The client has a history of renal problems
When considering options that the physician may employ, the nurse should consider which of the following factors? A) Meperidine is the most versatile opioid available. B) Fentanyl is often the first opioid tried because of the low incidence of side effects. C) Propoxyphene is a viable option for this client. D) Oral morphine may be a starting point to be considered for this client.
A student nurse is caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and who is receiving parenteral nutrition. The student should prioritize which of the following assessments?
A) Fluid output B) Oral intake C) Blood glucose levels D) BUN and creatinine levels
A client is diagnosed with a viral illness and requests an antibiotic to "cure" his illness. When the request is refused by the physician, the client states to the nurse, "I will never get better." What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I will speak with the physician again. You will only get better while taking an antibiotic." B) "Prescribing antibiotics for a viral infection may result in drug-resistant bacteria." C) "You need to think positively, and you will get better soon." D) "Taking antibiotics when you don't need them will make you sick."