The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Which medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Analgesics
b. Antibiotics
c. Antipyretics
d. Anticoagulants
e. Anti-inflammatory agents
ANS: A, B, C, E
Analgesics are given to lessen head and neck pain. Antibiotics are administered for bacterial meningitis. Antipyretics such as acetaminophen are used to control the fever. Anti-inflammatory agents are given to decrease swelling. D. Anticoagulants are not routinely administered in the treatment of bacterial meningitis.
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While you are caring for your patient, you hear your coworker and friend telling a patient to "get out of bed immediately and get dressed or there will be no breakfast today." This statement is an example of
A) libel. B) abuse. C) slander. D) battery.
Standard precautions are used to prevent the exchange of ____________________ and ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The patient is to be discharged home from a tertiary care center later in the week; therefore, the nurse
a. Coordinates referral of patients to services provided by other disciplines. b. Monitors the patient's progress through discharge. c. Cares for patients after discharge. d. Anticipates and identifies patient needs.
Care should be taken in using and preparing citations. Some nursing journals suggest that there be not more than how many references?
A) 3 B) 5 C) 10 D) 15