A nurse caring for a patient that has an immunosuppressive disorder knows that continual monitoring of the patient is critical. What is the rationale behind the need for continual monitoring?
A) So the patient's needs can be met immediately
B) So medications can be given as ordered and signs of adverse reactions noted
C) So early signs of impending infection can be detected and treated
D) So the nurse's charting can be complete and accurate
Ans: C
Feedback: Continual monitoring of the patient's condition is critical, so early signs of
impending infection may be detected and treated before they seriously compromise the patient's status. Continual monitoring is not to meet the patient's needs immediately; and it is not so medications can be given on the ordered schedule, nor is it necessary so the nurse's charting can be complete and accurate.
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