Which of the following is an ideal candidate for chemoprophylaxis?
A. An individual not responding to her current antibiotic treatment
B. A patient with uncontrollable diarrhea
C. An individual who has had a heart valve surgery and has to undergo a dental procedure
D. A patient scheduled to have hip replacement surgery
Answer: C
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The nurse has gathered data on an older client who has presbycusis. The nurse is setting goals with this client. Which of the following goals would the nurse and client likely make to deal with this problem?
1. Will use magnifying device 100% of the time to read prescription instructions. 2. Will wear hearing aid 100% of the time when receiving instructions. 3. Will demonstrate understanding of correct method of stump cleaning. 4. Will identify ways to reduce sugar intake and increase fluid intake.
Level 1 interventions for potentially assaultive clients should be practiced as
1. therapy. 2. control methods. 3. assessment measures. 4. preventive measures.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking echothiophate (Phospholine iodide). The nurse is certain to assess the patient for which significant symptoms associated with this long-acting cholinesterase inhibitor?
a. Cataracts b. Constipation c. Tachycardia d. Urinary retention
An important means of preventing osteoarthritis is:
1. Weight control 2. High calcium intake 3. Generous daily water intake 4. Vitamin D supplementation