Which laboratory test should the nurse anticipate prescribed to help identify the correct antibiotic to be used for the treatment of a client with a fever of 104°F?
A. Liver function tests
B. Complete blood count (CBC)
C. Urinalysis
D. Blood for culture and sensitivity
Answer: D
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Indication for valvular reconstruction comes before the patient
A) has any symptoms. B) becomes significantly limited in activity. C) reaches 32 years of age. D) begins a cardiac drug regimen causing side effects.
Change is best implemented when:
A) Reason for the change is least understood B) Individuals participate in the change C) Management insists on the change D) Change causes stress
Spironolactone (Aldactone) is prescribed for a client diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse recognizes which information as providing the most support for the use of this drug?
1. Diagnosis of hepatic failure 2. Insufficient therapeutic response to hydrochlorothiazide 3. Insufficient therapeutic response to furosemide (Lasix) 4. Diagnosis of renal failure
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on how to care for a new fistula in the left arm for dialysis. Which of these patient statements indicates correct understanding? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Keep my arm elevated at all times." b. "Do not sleep on my arm." c. "Keep a firm bandage on my arm." d. "Do not allow blood pressures to be taken on my left arm." e. "Avoid carrying heavy things with my left arm." f. "Wear loose clothing on my left arm."