The nurse cautions each person prior to giving the influenza immunization that they should not take it if they are allergic to:
a. strawberries.
b. ragweed.
c. penicillin.
d. eggs.
D
The influenza vaccine is cultured in chicken embryos, making anyone allergic to eggs probably allergic to the immunization.
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The nurse is caring for a 39 year old client who is 4 hours postoperative from general anesthesia. The client's spouse asks why it is important for the client to cough and deep breath. The most appropriate response from the nurse would be:
1. It is important in order to prevent a pulmonary embolism 2. It is important in order to reduce the incidence of postoperative depression 3. It is important in order to reduce the chance of aspiration pneumonia 4. It is important in order to reduce the incidence of mucous plugs
Which side effect of chemotherapy puts patients at increased risk for infection?
a. Anemia b. Hypoxemia c. Neutropenia d. Thrombocytopenia
The nurse is preparing a plan of care for an African-American patient who has had a change of bowel habits from being constipated and having only two firm stools weekly to having three or more loose stools daily
Which comment is related to cultural variation for health information? a. The individual states, "I will need to discuss health care options with my grandmother." b. The eldest male member of the family will make all health care decisions. c. The patient has high respect for the nurse and nods approvingly, although she has no intention of complying with instructions or plan of care. d. The individual speaks very quietly and gently reaches to hold the nurse's hand for support.
Which of the following medications have been shown to be less effective if administered with enteral feedings?
1. Atorvastatin 2. Ciprofloxacin 3. Digoxin 4. Diazepam