A nurse is preparing a client for an intradermal skin test. Which of the following precautionary measures should the nurse take when conducting the test?
A) Keep ready epinephrine 1:10,000.
B) Caution the client to wear a facemask.
C) Have an ice pack readily available.
D) Caution that the test will be painful.
C
Feedback:
When preparing a client for skin testing, the nurse should have an ice pack readily available to treat the symptoms of anaphylaxis, if any. Applying an ice pack to the site helps reduce the rate of absorption of the antigen into the system, thus reducing the risk for anaphylaxis. The nurse should keep epinephrine in 1:1,000 concentrations, not 1:10,000 concentration, to counteract the vasodilation that occurs during anaphylaxis. The client should be encouraged to wear a facemask in cold weather and not during skin testing. Intradermal injections cause little pain, if any, not severe pain, because the needles used in these tests barely penetrate the skin's surface.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is assessing a client who is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse understands that this drug is prescribed to treat the thyroid condition associated with which of the following symptoms? Select all that apply
A) Nervousness B) Anorexia C) Coarse hair D) Cold intolerance E) Tachycardia
Which laboratory test result will the nurse monitor when evaluating the effects of therapy for a 62-year-old female patient who has acute pancreatitis?
a. Calcium b. Bilirubin c. Amylase d. Potassium
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking an antiviral medication. Which assessment might alert the nurse to possible bone marrow suppression? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Bruising 2. Hematuria 3. Temperature of 102°F 4. Decreased appetite 5. Decreased urination
A client diagnosed with glaucoma is being discharged to an assisted living facility. In what way should the discharge nurse modify teaching to most effectively present information to this client?
A. Repeat information at least four times. B. Present discharge teaching to client's spouse. C. Use a taped message that can be repeated as needed. D. Reinforce critical content by providing large-print handouts.