The nurse understands that when the lab report shows a very low glucose count in spinal fluid of the child with meningitis, the invading pathogen is________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Bacterial
The low glucose count in the spinal fluid is due to the invading bacteria consuming the glucose.
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A child being treated for hyperthyroidism has been admitted following a seizure. Once the child has been stabilized, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. Assess the child for noncompliance. B. Determine child's nutritional intake. C. Refer the family to a social worker. D. Teach the parents how to treat seizures.
Which aspect of nonverbal communication conveys the nurse's positive attitude toward the patient? Select all that apply
1. Leaning slightly forward 2. Orienting to face the patient 3. Maintaining physical proximity 4. Formulating a reply while the patient is speaking 5. Maintaining good eye contact while the patient is speaking
Ketoconazole (Sporanox) is used as an alternative to amphotericin B for less severe systemic mycosis. The primary reason (or reasons) for choosing ketoconazole is which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ketoconazole can be given orally. b. Ketoconazole can be used safely in patients with hepatic dysfunction. c. Ketoconazole can be given once per week rather than daily. d. It is the prescriber's choice because the drugs are comparable. e. Ketoconazole is safer.
A preceptor is working with a new nurse on documentation. Which situation will cause the preceptor to intervene?
a. The new nurse uses a black ink pen to chart. b. The new nurse charts consecutively on every other line. c. The new nurse ends each entry with signature and title. d. The new nurse keeps the password secure.