A patient is scheduled for a bowel resection. He is to receive neomycin sulfate (Neofradin) by mouth. The patient asks the nurse the purpose of this medication. What is the most appropriate response the nurse can provide to the patient?
A) "The administration by mouth will prevent renal damage."
B) "The administration by mouth will prevent ototoxicity."
C) "The administration will decrease the risk of contamination."
D) "The administration decreases the risk of airborne contamination."
C
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The nurse is initiating intravenous therapy for a client who is in shock. Which ratio of fluid to fluid lost is anticipated?
A) 1:1 B) 2:1 C) 3:1 D) 4:1
From the information supplied in this chapter, which statement best defines critical thinking? Critical thinking is a:
a. High-level cognitive process. b. Process that helps to develop reflective criticism for the purpose of reaching a conclusion. c. High-level cognitive process that includes creativity, problem solving, and decision making. d. Discussion that guides the nursing process.
A prescriber orders treatment with streptokinase for a patient admitted to the emergency department with an evolving myocardial infarction. Which of the following represents an appropriate action by the nurse?
a. If hypotension develops during streptokinase infusion, the rate of infusion should be increased. b. Because one third of patients receiving streptokinase develop fever, aspirin should be administered prophylactically. c. If the patient develops urticaria and flushing, the nurse should prepare for administration of an antihistamine. d. Intramuscular injections should not be given while the streptokinase is infusing; however, subcutaneous injections may be given.
Nursing documentation should fulfill which of the following criteria? (Select all that apply.)
1. Accurate 2. Inclusive 3. Well organized 4. Show continuity of care 5. Record nursing opinion 5. Record nursing opinion 6. Identify client outcomes