What information do you need to send to the laboratory with the wound culture specimen?
What will be an ideal response?
The specimen must be labeled with the patient's name and information per facility policy. Patient's
name, room number, date, and the time the specimen was collected need to be attached to
the container. The exact origin of the specimen (anatomic site) is needed, including the type of
specimen, such as swab from granulation tissue or abscess fluid. The patient's diagnosis and any
topical or systemic antibiotic therapy should also accompany the specimen. Facilities will have
individual procedures for entering the specimen collection into the computer system.
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Lab results showed no bacteria or white blood cells in the urine, but ketones were present. The CBC was normal with no elevation in white blood cells. A metabolic profile was normal except for glucose which was 132. At his follow-up visit the nurse should ask about: 1. Recent weight gain, sexual activity, and frequent thirst. 2. A family history of diabetes, recent weight gain, and blurred vision. 3. Recent weight loss, frequent thirst, and increased hunger. 4. A family history of diabetes, lack of thirst, and recent weight loss.
Which signs and symptoms would the nurse assess for in a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal?
A) Bradycardia and hypertension B) Bradycardia and hypotension C) Tachycardia and hypertension D) Tachycardia and hypotension
A distribution of data values can be described in terms of all of the following characteristics except:
a. Central tendency b. Variability c. Relative standing d. Shape
Which of the following beliefs underlies many of the ethical debates surrounding evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation?
A) It is sometimes claimed that ethics approval for the implementation of others' research should be obtained by the person who originally conducted that research. B) Some believe that the implementation of existing research does not require ethical approval. C) Some nurses state that considering patient preferences and integrating these into practice is an adequate form of ethics approval. D) It is sometimes claimed that EBP is inherently ethical, negating the need for further ethics approval.