After a bee sting, a patient's face becomes edematous and she begins to wheeze. Based on this assessment, the nurse would be prepared to administer:
a. aminophylline.
b. diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
c. diazepam (Valium).
d. epinephrine.
D
At the first sign of reaction, 0.2 to 0.5 mL of epinephrine 1:1,000 is given subcutaneously.
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A) If urine output is below 600 mL/day C) If urine output is below 800 mL/day B) If urine output is below 700 mL/day D) If urine output is below 500 mL/day
HIV may be spread by sharing a bathroom
True False
Heat treatments help prevent swelling
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A nurse educator is providing inservice sessions to the nursing staff regarding employee safety and the prevention of occupationally acquired HIV infection. Which of the following precautions does the nurse instruct the nursing staff to take as a means of preventing accidental needlesticks?
A. The use of latex gloves B. The use of shielded needles C. The use of recessed needles D. The use of needleless devices E. Disposal of needles in special puncture-resistant containers