The nurse is assessing a patient's arm for inflammation. Which is a sign that a localized inflammatory process is occurring? Select all that apply.
A. Induration
B. Hyperemia
C. Erythema
D. Purulent drainage
E. Pain
Answer: E
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What dose of epinephrine should the nurse prepare for a client in anaphylaxis who is 6'1" tall and weighs 210 lb?
A. 0.3 mL of a 1:1000 solution B. 0.5 mL of a 1:1000 solution C. 0.3 mL of a 1:10,000 solution D. 0.5 mL of a 1:10,000 solution
Prior to administering dopamine the nurse reviews a patient's current medication history. For which medications would dopamine cause a drug–drug interaction?
1. MAO inhibitor 2. Phenytoin 3. Beta blocker 4. Digoxin 5. Aspiring
In the event of new severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak, what is the nurse's primary role?
a. Immediately report new cases of SARS to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) b. Administer oxygen, standard antibiotics, and supportive therapies to patients c. Prevent the spread of infection to other employees and patients d. Initiate and strictly enforce contact isolation procedures