A patient with acute bronchitis is being discharged with a prescription for an antimicrobial medication to be taken for the next 14 days. What should the nurse stress when providing dis-charge teaching?
a. Take the drug on an empty stomach before meals.
b. Complete the entire course as prescribed.
c. Maintain a thorough oral hygiene regimen.
d. Maintain a daily fluid intake of 500 mL.
B
The entire course of the prescription should be taken to destroy the pathogen completely; other-wise, the pathogen may become resistant to the drug.
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a. determines the patient's cognitive ability and potential language barriers. b. gathers information about what the patient already knows about diabetes. c. Attempts to determine the need for referrals and education. d. Formulates the patient's plan of care using a standard protocol. e. Prepares to teach the patient using materials written at a third-grade level.
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A new school nurse is reviewing the procedures put in place by the prior nurse, a woman with over 30 years of experience. The nurse notices that a school-wide scoliosis screening occurs every fall. How does the new nurse proceed?
A. Continue performing the scoliosis screenings each year. B. Only continue scoliosis screening on students who are symptomatic. C. Eliminate scoliosis screenings altogether. D. Check state screening guidelines to see what is required for school nurses in the state.
Which of the following patients is most at risk for tuberculosis (TB)?
a. The patient with lung cancer b. The patient with chronic airflow limitation c. The patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome d. The patient with a history of alcohol abuse