The nurse caring for a child with cellulitis of the ankle is aware that the inflammatory reaction may be caused by: (Select all that apply.)
a. Staphylococcus
b. Pseudomonas
c. Streptococcus
d. Haemophilus influenzae
e. Salmonella typhi
A, C, D
Cellulitis can be caused by staphylococcus, streptococcus, or haemophilus influenzae.
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An ICU nurse does not follow policy when administering a medication intravenously. Which would be the most appropriate action by the manager to assist the employee?
1. Provide written instructions for administering the medication. 2. Remediate the situation with the ICU staff. 3. Provide a copy of the policy and discuss the rationale for the policy as it relates to client care. 4. Reprimand the ICU nurse for giving the medication.
A nurse researcher involved in epigenomics is studying:
A) the role of specific genes. B) the function of groups of genes in mediating physiologic function. C) genetic variations and modifications that influence a particular cell. D) the origin of the structural and functional events leading to disease.
The nurse evaluates the need for further instruction on reduction of caffeine when the patient who has an arrhythmia says:
a. "I've cut my coffee from 10 cups to 2 cups a day." b. "I don't drink regular cola drinks any-more." c. "I have given up drinking those high-energy drinks." d. "I've switched from 5 cups of coffee to 5 cups of tea."
A client is receiving a tracheostomy. The nurse has which of the following ready in case of a potential complication?
1. Chest tube set-up 2. Surgical team on standby 3. Sedation 4. Aerosol treatment