The dark or bright red vaginal discharge seen during the first 3 to 4 days after childbirth is called:
a. Involution
b. Lochia rubra
c. Lochia serosa
d. Lochia alba
B
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The mother of a 5-year-old child taking prednisone for nephrotic syndrome tells the nurse he needs to get immunizations to enter kindergarten. What does the nurse clarify about receiving immunizations while on prednisone?
a. Can interfere with the treatment for nephrosis b. Require that the child have antibiotic coverage c. Can be given in smaller, divided doses d. Should be delayed
A patient is very concerned about a vesicle on the lip that extends onto the skin. The patient's history reveals this vesicle has been present for 3 days. Which assessment question would the nurse ask?
1. "Do you have any pets that live inside your house?" 2. "Has anyone in your family ever had skin cancer?" 3. "Have you recently experienced dehydration?" 4. "Have you ever had a cold sore or herpes infection on your lip?"
A client reports no improvement after 5 days of therapy with tetracycline. The nurse suspects drug resistance and knows that drug resistance can develop in which ways?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. A drug is prevented from concentrating inside the bacterial cell. 2. A broad-spectrum antibacterial drug is used instead of a narrow-spectrum drug. 3. A bacteriostatic agent is paired with a bacteriocidal agent. 4. Bacteria acquire the ability to degrade the antibiotic. 5. The shape of the bacteria mutates and prevents an antibiotic from binding to it.