The nurse is teaching a client about the risk of antibiotic-resistant microorganism. Which response by the client indicates that more teaching is needed?
a. "I will be sure to complete my entire prescription."
b. "I will be sure to avoid direct sunlight until my doxycycline prescription is finished."
c. "I will watch for itching or a rash while I am taking penicillin V."
d. "If this medication doesn't work within five days, I will quit taking it and make an appointment with my doctor."
ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect: This is evidence of client understanding.
B Incorrect: This is evidence of client understanding.
C Incorrect: This is evidence of client understanding.
D Correct: Clients should not stop taking an antibiotic without the direction of their health care provider.
You might also like to view...
A patient who regularly takes metformin has developed a severe infection. How will the infection change his diabetic regimen?
A) Metformin is contraindicated in the presence of an infection. B) Metformin will be given more frequently to decrease blood sugar. C) Metformin will result in better regulation of blood sugar. D) Metformin will allow the patient to decrease the absorption of glucose.
A child has liver cancer. The most recent results for the alpha-fetoprotein level show it has been reduced by 50%. Which statement by the nurse to the parents and child is most appropriate at this time?
A. "Once the level gets to normal, we can resect the tumor." B. "This shows the cancer is responding to therapy." C. "Unfortunately, the chemotherapy is not working." D. "Your child will need a liver transplant soon."
Which person believed that congregations should play a key role in holistic health care and fo-cused on implementing nurse-clergy teams to work with individuals and their families?
a. Pope John Paul b. President Reagan c. Rev. Granger Westburg d. Lillian Wald
Atherosclerosis impedes coronary blood flow by which of the following mechanisms?
a. Plaques obstruct the vein b. Plaques obstruct the artery c. Blood clots form outside the vessel wall d. Hardened vessels dilate to allow blood to flow through