Laboratory tests and imaging diagnostics have resulted in a diagnosis of osteomyelitis in a male patient who has become progressively ill over the last 2 days
The patient has had no recent surgery, wounds, or injuries, so the care team should suspect that his osteomyelitis is the result of:
A) Autoimmune processes
B) Proliferation of normal flora
C) Congenital defects
D) Hematogenous spread
D
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A patient with a urinary tract infection is given a prescription for TMP/SMZ. When reviewing the drug with the patient, the nurse learns that the patient has type 1 diabetes mellitus and consumes alcohol heavily. What will the nurse do?
a. Contact the provider to request a different antibiotic for this patient. b. Obtain frequent blood glucose determina-tions while giving TMP/SMZ. c. Suggest that the patient take a potassium supplement while taking TMP/SMZ. d. Tell the patient to avoid excessive fluid intake while taking TMP/SMZ.
A 13-year-old client with ulcerative colitis says, "I am so glad I will grow out of this disease. It's so embarrassing at school." Which action by the nurse would best address this statement?
a. Ask the client to explain what he/she means. b. Encourage the client to become active in school activities or sports. c. Review the pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis. d. Tell the client about other people who live successfully with the disease.
The most common causes of dysrhythmias are: (Select all that apply.)
a. electrolyte imbalance e. coronary artery dis-ease (CAD) b. myocardial infarction f. fatigue c. heart failure g. malnutrition d. drug toxicity
The nurse is discussing issues that are important with parents considering a cross-racial adoption. Which statement made by the parents indicates further teaching is needed?
a. "We will try to preserve the adopted child's racial heritage." b. "We are glad we will be getting full medical information when we adopt our child." c. "We will make sure to have everyone realize this is our child and a member of the family." d. "We understand strangers may make thoughtless comments about our child being different from us."