An infant has been hospitalized with a severe
lung infection caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and will be receiving medication via the inhalation route. The nurse expects which drug to be used?
a. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
b. Ganciclovir (Cytovene)
c. Amantadine (Symmetrel)
d. Ribavirin (Virazole)
ANS: D
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A) Linear B) Depressed C) Diastatic D) Basilar
The nursing student is caring for a patient with diabetes on a medical-surgical unit. During a teaching session with the patient and family, she asks them questions regarding care at home,
ability to perform blood glucose testing, and administering insulin. The student is providing family care using which perspective of family nursing? a. Family as context for care b. Family as unit of care c. Family as a system d. A blend of all of the above
An advantage of primary nursing is:
a. accountability. c. geographic boundaries. b. cost. d. performing all interventions.
A client who is from Southeast Asia presents at the clinic for care. As the nurse explains the treatment regime, the client nods in agreement. The nurse knows this action means
A) the treatment regime is acceptable to the client. B) the client understands the nuisances of the treatment regime. C) the client may or may not agree with the treatment but nods out of respect to the nurse. D) the treatment regime is considered appropriate and culturally sensitive.