What is one of the broad goals within nursing?
A) To prevent mental health
B) To form broad nursing diagnoses
C) To promote self-care
D) To treat human responses
D
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A 4-year-old boy was diagnosed with acute otitis media and began a course of oral amoxicillin
The boy's mother has contacted the clinic and states that there has been no significant improvement in her son's ear infection since beginning the antibiotics 3 days ago. The nurse should consider which of the following explanations for this phenomenon? A) The boy has not been receiving the medication consistently. B) The boy's ear infection has a viral etiology. C) The boy's ear infection is caused by an antibiotic-resistant microorganism. D) The medication should have been prescribed parenterally.
The patient is diagnosed with pediculosis capitis (head lice) and was treated upon admission and was re-treated 24 hours later, yet the patient is still infested. The nurse should next
a. Re-treat the patient with a medicated shampoo for eliminating lice. b. Use a product containing lindane to get rid of the lice. c. Manually remove the lice using a fine-toothed comb. d. Have the patient bathe or shower thoroughly.
Which of the following statements made by a new graduate nurse regarding a client's care needs requires follow-up by the mentor?
1. "No one really enjoys being hospitalized." 2. "Every client is offered a back rub at bedtime." 3. "All post surgery clients are reluctant to ambulate." 4. "I always spend extra time with new clients to help them relax."
The nurse is caring for a patient who is breastfeeding and receiving antibiotics for mastitis. What should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stop breastfeeding, and switch to bottle feeding. b. Change the infant's feeding position on the breast frequently. c. Wash hands before handling the breast. d. Apply cool packs to the breast to ease pain. e. Wear a bra to support the swollen painful breast. f. NSAIDs may be used to help control pain.