A patient has been discharged from the hospital after a kidney transplant. Which of the following nursing interventions is the first line of defense against the immunosuppressant patient developing an infection?
A) Limit visitors in the home
B) Patient should wear a mask
C) Administer antibiotics
D) Provide personal hygiene
D
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A nurse cares for a client who has an 80% blockage of the right coronary artery (RCA) and is scheduled for bypass surgery. Which intervention should the nurse be prepared to implement while this client waits for surgery?
a. Administration of IV furosemide (Lasix) b. Initiation of an external pacemaker c. Assistance with endotracheal intubation d. Placement of central venous access
The nurse who is current on wound care research would consider which product to be antimicrobial when used in wound dressings?
1. Normal saline 2. Tap water 3. Topical gold 4. Topical silver
The nurse understands that which group is at special risk for interactions between alcohol and prescription and nonprescription medications?
a. the elderly c. spouses of alcohol abusers b. pregnant women d. 20-30 year olds
Ordered: Synthroid 125 mcg po daily. On hand: see label.The amount to administer is ________.If the answer results in a mixed number be sure to include a space between the whole number and the fraction. Example: 1 1/4 (read as one and one-fourth).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).