A patient is being treated for sepsis with several intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics. After a week of therapy, the nurse notices a rash in the groin that is erythematous, with white papules and pustules
There is also an odor similar to bread rising. What condition does the nurse suspect?
A) Urticaria from drug allergy
B) Hepatic frost from liver failure
C) Candidiasis from yeast overgrowth
D) Atypical rash from venereal disease
C
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When obtaining a urine specimen on an infant, the adhesive of the urine collector is placed between the _____________ and the _________________
ANS:
A patient's potassium and calcium levels are below the normal range. The nurse should check for a decreased level of which other electrolyte?
1. Phosphorous 2. Sodium 3. Magnesium 4. Chloride
A client has just been admitted for labor and delivery. She is having mild contractions lasting 30 seconds every 15 minutes. The client wants to have a medication-free birth
When discussing medication alternatives, the nurse should be sure the client understands which of the following? 1. In order to respect her wishes, no medication will be given. 2. Pain relief will allow a more enjoyable birth experience. 3. The use of medications allows the client to rest and be less fatigued. 4. Maternal pain and stress can have a more adverse effect on the fetus than would a small amount of analgesia.
Gavage is:
a. The process of giving a tube feeding b. A container used to measure fluid c. A tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach d. Giving nutrients through the ga-stro-intestinal system