The nurse observes an infant born to a woman who is GBS (group B streptococcus) positive for signs of
a. anemia c. urinary retention
b. sepsis d. jaundice
B
Because of the intensity of this infection and the neonate's immature immune system, sepsis occurs and can be fatal. Anemia, urinary retention, and jaundice are not characteristic of this type of infection.
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a. Decrease the heparin rate. b. Increase the heparin rate. c. No change to the heparin rate. d. Stop heparin; start warfarin (Coumadin).
The nurse is aware that the large flattened features of the patient with acromegaly are caused by an excess of:
1. prolactin. 2. growth hormone. 3. thyroid-stimulating hormone. 4. adrenocorticotropic hormone.
An 18-year-old male patient informs the nurse that he isn't sure if he is homosexual because he is attracted to both genders. Which response by the nurse will help establish a trusting relationship?
a. "Don't worry. It's just a phase you will grow out of." b. "Those are abnormal impulses. You should seek therapy." c. "At your age, it is normal to be curious about both genders." d. "Having questions about sexuality is normal but if these sexual activities make you feel bad you should stop."
A patient has been diagnosed with a UTI and is prescribed an antibiotic. What first-line fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent for UTIs has been found to be significantly effective?
a) Macrodantin b) Bactrim c) Cipro d) Septra