The nurse is teaching a client how to avoid allergic reactions. Which of the following is not an appropriate recommendation?
1. "Avoid the allergen."
2. "Carry your prescribed medications."
3. "Use corticosteroids daily to prevent reactions."
4. "Wear a medical alert bracelet."
3
Daily corticosteroid therapy is not recommended to prevent reactions. The client should eliminate exposure to the allergen and be prepared for a reaction if one occurs.
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a. change the dressing using good medical asepsis. b. provide an analgesic immediately after the dressing change. c. perform circulation checks every 2 to 4 hours. d. keep the room temperature at 85° F (24.4° C) to prevent chilling.
A patient tells the nurse he has a "cold" every spring that lasts for 8 to 10 weeks. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition?
1. Acute viral rhinitis 2. Allergic rhinitis 3. Vasomotor rhinitis 4. Atrophic rhinitis
The nurse is caring for Mr. H, a 47-year-old client admitted to the hospital for fever of unknown origin. His temperature at the last vital check was 102 degrees F, and he was sweating profusely
The provider ordered I&O on the client to monitor for dehydration. This measurement will include: (Select all that apply.) 1. Indeterminate water loss. 2. Insensible water loss. 3. Sensible water loss. 4. Indiscriminate water loss. 5. Uncompensated water loss.
The nurse is educating a group of women about the manifestations of benign breast conditions. What information topics will the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Masses rapid in appearance or disappearance 2. Galactorrhea is common 3. Galactorrhea is seen with some psychiatric medications 4. Ulcerations or skin erosions are possible 5. An increased breast size with dimpling