A patient is hospitalized with active tuberculosis. The patient is receiving antitubercular drug therapy and is not responding to the medications. What do you suspect the patient is suffering from?
A) Human immunodeficiency virus
B) Drug-resistant tuberculosis
C) Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
D) Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
B
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A nurse prepares a client for a pharmacologic stress echocardiogram. Which actions should the nurse take when preparing this client for the procedure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assist the provider to place a central venous access device. b. Prepare for continuous blood pressure and pulse monitoring. c. Administer the client's prescribed beta blocker. d. Give the client nothing by mouth 3 to 6 hours before the procedure. e. Explain to the client that dobutamine will simulate exercise for this examination.
A nurse is caring for a woman who has an order for a high-dose oxytocin (Pitocin) regimen to stimulate uterine contractions. Which of the following actions are appropriate for the nurse to take? (Select all that apply.)
A. Assess frequently for uterine tachysystole. B. Increase the infusion every 30 minutes as needed. C. Place to woman prone to prevent dizziness. D. Start the infusion at 2 mU/minute. E. Use an electronic infusion device.
A client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is admitted to the forensic unit. Characteristic
behaviors for which the nurse should be alert include (more than one answer may be correct) A. aggression. B. callous attitude. C. reclusive behavior. D. anxiety. E. clinginess. F. perfectionism.
A client with renal disease requires IV fluids. It is important for the nurse to
A) Catch the rate up when it falls behind B) Place the fluids on an electronic device C) Check the intravenous rate once a shift D) Administer the fluids through the dialysis access