Those over the age of 65 should receive which of the following immunizations?
A) Pneumonia shot and annual influenza vaccine
B) Shingles, pneumonia, whooping cough, and annual influenza vaccine
C) Pneumonia, whooping cough, and annual influenza vaccine
D) Whooping cough, shingles, and annual influenza vaccine
B
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A) Sedation B) Persistent cough C) Tachycardia D) Rash
The nurse is asked to obtain informed consent for surgery that will be performed on a client the following day. The appropriate action is
1. Explaining the procedure to the client, and having the client sign the form 2. Witnessing the signature, not whether the client understands what will occur 3. Having the client sign a blank form that the physician can fill out later 4. Having a family member talk to the patient to convince them to have the procedure
When caring for infants and the elderly who are in need of an antimicrobial agent, the nurse is aware that when compared with doses for young and middle-aged adults, these patients may require
A) a higher dose. B) the same dose. C) a lower dose. D) the same dose but less frequent.
Prior to preparing a woman for a cesarean section, the nurse is legally responsible for
a. obtaining informed consent from the client b. writing a nursing plan of care c. explaining the procedure to the husband d. assuming the fetus is in distress and beginning emergency measures