Which outcome should the nurse anticipate for a client with herpes receiving acyclovir (Zovirax)?
A. Absence of a reoccurrence of infection in the affected area.
B. Identification of the names of the client's sexual contacts in the past month.
C. Report of decreased pain using the approved pain scale.
D. Report of a decrease in the number of lesions in the affected area.
Answer: C
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A. The child will have obvious cyanosis. B. A harsh, pansystolic murmur is heard. C. This is the most common congenital heart defect. D. Some VSDs can close spontaneously. E. Transcatheter closure is common.
A patient/client has posttraumatic stress disorder. The best treatment choice of those listed below is:
A) Electroconvulsive therapy B) Rational emotive therapy C) Hypnotherapy D) Group therapy
Which of the following terms is defined as a prolongation or increase in the effect of a drug by another drug?
a. Adverse effect b. Cumulative action c. Drug antagonism d. Potentiation
The nurse is assisting a postoperative patient in using an incentive spirometer. Which postoperative complications is this nurse attempting to avoid?
1. atelectasis 2. deep vein thrombosis 3. hemorrhage 4. pulmonary embolism