A 70-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has a respiratory infection being treated with antibiotics. He is also taking oral corticosteroids to assist in decreasing the inflammation in the lungs. The patient is prone to
A) Superinfection
B) Respiratory distress
C) Nausea and vomiting
D) Purpura
Ans: A
You might also like to view...
An 80-year-old patient with risk factors for thrombophlebitis is to be administered heparin 5000 units subcutaneously. The heparin vial is labeled 10,000 units/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer to the patient?
A) 50 mL B) 1.5 mL C) 5 mL D) 0.5 mL
In what sequence would a client move through the process of admission to disposition in emergency care? (Place in order of priority.)
a. Client is transported to the medical-surgical floor. b. Emergency department (ED) nurse gives a report on the client. c. Paramedics arrive and start IV access. d. Nurse and other health care provider(s) perform assessment. e. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) provide oxygen and vital sign monitoring. f. Laboratory technician obtains blood specimens.
Which of the following practices in the home is most crucial?
a. Using good handwashing procedures b. Obtaining a puncture-resistant container for family to use for needles c. Putting all contaminated material directly into a trash bag d. Washing all surfaces with disinfectant
The nurse is planning care for a school-age client who is postoperative for the surgical removal of the appendix. In addition to pharmacologic pain management, which should the nurse include in the plan of care to address pain?
1. Applying a warm, moist pack every 4 hours 2. Applying EMLA cream to the incision site prior to ambulation 3. Applying a cold, moist pack every 2 hours 4. Applying a pillow against the abdomen to splint the incision site when coughing