Which of the following statements by a patient indicates to the nurse that additional teaching concerning the use of antimicrobials is needed?
A) "Antibiotics will not help me when I have a viral infection."
B) "A bacterial culture will be done before antibiotics are prescribed for me."
C) "I could develop diarrhea as a result of taking an antibiotic."
D) "I will stop the antibiotic as soon as I feel better."
D
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a. Avoid dehydration by drinking water. b. Take aspirin when joints are red and hot. c. Comply with antihypertensive diuretic regimen. d. Avoid game meat, asparagus, and alcohol.
A patient's laboratory values indicate a "shift to the left.". The nurse would expect changes in which cell count?
1. Platelets 2. White blood cell count 3. Erythrocytes 4. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)
What is a benefit of adding dietary supplements to an older adult's treatment plan?
1. Increased effectiveness of prescribed drugs 2. An inexpensive alternative to traditional medicines 3. Possible prevention of nutritional deficits 4. Prevention of Alzheimer disease
________ is an impaired ability to recognize reality, a demonstration of bizarre behaviors, and an inability to deal with life's demands.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).