A 66-year-old woman with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pyelonephritis. The patient began treatment 36 hours ago with intravenous gentamicin and is being monitored closely
The nurse is aware that the therapeutic effect of the patient's drug regimen is primarily a result of
A) alterations in the osmolarity of bacterial cytoplasm.
B) lysis of the bacterial cell walls.
C) interference with bacterial reproduction.
D) enhancement of the patient's immune function.
C
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A Caucasian nurse is caring for an African American patient. To provide culturally competent care, what should the nurse do?
1. Ask the patient about beliefs and values about health and healing. 2. Plan care considering the patient's beliefs and values. 3. Appreciate the differences between the two cultures. 4. Know the cultural values and beliefs of African American people.
A patient has been admitted with a diagnosis of confusion. The physician's admission note states that he wants to assess for delirium versus dementia. What should the nurse be aware that the main differences include?
a. Whereas delirium usually lasts several years, dementia lasts only a few days. b. Whereas delirium usually has sudden on-set and is reversible, dementia is chronic and irreversible. c. Whereas dementia is usually caused by medications, delirium is not. d. Whereas dementia is easily treated with reality orientation, delirium is not.
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of gastrectomy for gastric cancer. The nurse should:
a. monitor the client's blood pressure b. monitor for vitamin B12 deficiency c. monitor for iron-deficiency anemia d. monitor for the prolonged use of antacids