The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) of the kidneys. The nurse knows that treatment for this form of TB may last for ___ months
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 9
Rationale: Nine months of therapy is recommended for clients with evidence of nonrespiratory TB.
Global Rationale: Nine months of therapy is recommended for patients with evidence of nonrespiratory TB.
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a. Adverse drug reaction or toxicity b. Urinary tract infections c. Acute brain problem d. All of the above
The nurse obtains a specimen from the client's wound. Which items will the nurse include when documenting this procedure in the medical record?
Select all that apply. 1. Source of specimen 2. Type of culture obtained 3. Appearance of wound 4. Dispersal of the specimen 5. Microorganism causing infection
To obtain information about a patient's major modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease, which question should the nurse ask?
A) "How much alcohol do you drink?" B) "Do you have sleep apnea?" C) "Do you smoke cigarettes?" D) "Do you suffer from depression?"
A nursing executive wishes to implement a new policy based on initial National Patient Safety Goals 2002 to eliminate wrong patient, wrong site, and wrong procedure. Which action by the executive would best meet one of the goals?
a. Collaborate with the laboratory for timely reporting of laboratory values. b. Formulate a time-out policy. c. Mandate that all fall-prone patients be clearly identified. d. Reevaluate work flow design and patient–staffing ratios.