The nurse is caring for a patient who was exposed to a high dose of external radiation. What is the least likely nursing action?
A) Assess for and facilitate treatment of life-threatening injuries.
B) Assess radiological measurements with a Geiger counter.
C) Remove clothing and shower patient as soon as possible.
D) Assist in removing penetrating radioactive materials.
D
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A patient unable to tolerate trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) has been prescribed atovaquone (Mepron) for active P. jiroveci pneumonia. The nurse provides patient education
Which response by the patient about atovaquone suspension indicates a need for further teach-ing? a. "I may experience nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea." b. "I should take this medication on an empty stomach to promote absorption." c. "I should eat a fatty meal with my medication." d. "I should take the medication twice daily for 21 days."
A nurse is involved in identifying individuals with unrecognized health risk factors or asympto-matic disease. Which of the following public health interventions is being applied?
a. Screening b. Referral and follow-up c. Surveillance d. Health teaching
A woman is diagnosed with primary syphilis during her eighth week of pregnancy. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the
a. likelihood of a stillbirth. b. plans for cesarean section c. intramuscular injection of penicillin. d. antibiotic eye drops for the newborn.
The nurse assesses the newborn and notes the following behaviors: nasal flaring, facial grimacing, and excessive mucus. What is the nurse most concerned about?
1. Neonatal jaundice 2. Neonatal hypothermia 3. Neonatal hyperthermia 4. Respiratory distress