The nurse is caring for a client who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive with a diagnosis of toxoplasmosis. Confirmation the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis in the client is made by which of these signs?
a. recent onset of neurological abnormality
b. presence of CD4 T cells
c. presence of white patches on tongue or oral mucosa
d. evidence of elevated protein level in cerebrospinal fluid
A
Diagnosis is confirmed by a recent onset of neurological abnormalities such as headache, lethargy, poor coordination, seizures, and coma.
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The nurse walks into an examination room and sees a young child demonstrate a specific behavior. (See image). Which health problem should the nurse suspect the child is experiencing?
A) Sore throat B) Hunger C) Otitis media D) Head cold
Nursing practice is influenced by:
a. history. b. spiritual beliefs. c. religious practice. d. philosophical influences. e. all of the above.
As you come back from lunch, Keelan, another nursing assistant, tells you that he ambulated Mr. Jacobs for you while you were gone. Keelan asks you to record it in Mr. Jacobs's flowchart for him while he goes to lunch. What will you do?
A. Thank him and sign Keelan's name on the patient's flowchart. B. Ask Keelan to document his work before he leaves for lunch. C. Write that Mr. Jacobs was ambulated in the hall and sign your name. D. Have the RN document that Mr. Jacobs was ambulated by another nursing assistant.
What other information do you need from the ED nurse before you assume responsibility forthe patient?• What type of pain medicine was given and at what time? What was the patient's response?What is the patient's glucose level?
What did the patient rate the pain before and after the pain medication?