When reviewing a patient's medical record, the
nurse notes an order for carbamide peroxide eardrops. Based on this information, the nurse interprets that these eardrops are being used for which purpose?
a. To reduce inflammation
b. To reduce production of cerumen
c. To loosen the cerumen for easier removal
d. To inhibit growth of microorganisms in the external canal
ANS: C
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A. "My stools have become firmer and harder." B. "I am able to pass urine only in small amounts at a time." C. "My abdomen appears to have become enlarged." D. "I seem to be full after eating only a few bites."
The nurse is caring for a patient who was brought into the emergency department after an explosion at a nuclear power plant. The patient is confused and keeps repeating that his skin is "on fire." What does this information indicate to the nurse?
1. The patient may not recover. 2. The patient's clothing is burning his skin. 3. There is gastrointestinal system involvement and the patient will survive if he receives fluids. 4. There is bone marrow damage and the patient needs oxygen for the confusion.
The nurse is assessing a patient who presents with depression. Which medication found during the health history assessment could be the cause for this depression?
1) Tricyclic antidepressants 2) Amphetamines 3) Anticholinergics 4) Oral contraceptives
The community health nurse addresses cyber bullying in the local middle schools. Currently, there are no policies in place for this issue. The most appropriate first step is to:
A) Explore current programs to prevent bullying and youth violence B) Develop rules for acceptable and safe use of all electronic media for all students C) Ban use of the Internet at all schools D) Actively monitor students' social media postings