The nurse is teaching a group of nurses about communicable diseases
The nurse asks, "Which patient population or populations should be advised to avoid preparations containing lindane?" The nurses correctly name which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. Patients allergic to sulfa
b. Children with seizure disorders
c. Adults with autoimmune disorders
d. Breast-feeding women
e. Individuals who consume large amounts of alcohol
B, D
Children with seizure disorders and breast-feeding women should be advised to avoid prepara-tions that contain lindane.
Lindane is not contraindicated for patients allergic to sulfa, immunocompromised adults, or indi-viduals who consumes large amounts of alcohol.
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am getting.". The best response for the nurse would be a. "That is fine. This will ensure continuity of therapy.". b. "That is not really necessary because industry standards exist.". c. "No manufacturing standards exist, so you may get variations even from Company X.". d. "You should really use a drug rather than an herbal preparation to treat your depression.".
In transcribing orders for a patient, the nurse finds a new order for aspirin, 500 mg, QID. The patient has a long history of gastrointestinal bleeding. What is the best nursing action?
a. Give the medication. b. Withhold the medication and chart why it was not given. c. Call the physician and question the order in light of the patient's history. d. Ask if the patient is allergic to aspirin.
An older client being discharged from an acute care facility is prescribed home care. When should the home care nurse see the client to understand needs for safety and mobility?
1. At the initial home visit, in order to see the client in the home environment 2. While the client is still a patient in the acute care hospital 3. After the client has been home for a few days and can help the nurse decide what is needed 4. When the spouse is available to assist in the assessment
A community health nurse suspects that a client who was a victim of a disaster 3 months ago is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply
A) Diminished startle response B) Hypervigilance C) Feelings of detachment D) Flashbacks E) Full range of affect