A patient with herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis has been admitted to the ICU. What medication would the nurse expect the health care provider to order for the treatment of this disease process?
A) Cyclosporine (Neoral)
B) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
C) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
D) Ampicillin (Principen)
B
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A registered nurse recently went to work for a health care organization that uses the SOAP format for documentation. The nurse charts the following: Discuss alternatives for pain control. Which component of SOAP did the nurse chart?
a. S b. O c. A d. P
Every nurse who works with older adults is responsible for following the standards of geriatric nursing practice. Other caregivers have the responsibility to care for older adults using
1. a loud voice. 2. frequent documentation. 3. a defined daily routine. 4. kindness and sensitivity.
Prior to receiving lumbar epidural anesthesia, the nurse would anticipate placing the laboring patient in which position?
1. On her right side in the center of the bed with her back curved 2. Lying prone with a pillow under her chest 3. On her left side with the bottom leg straight and the top leg slightly flexed 4. Sitting on the edge of the bed with her back slightly curved and her feet on a stool
The nurse assesses that a patient has a severe fecal impaction. Which action taken by the nurse addresses this problem?
a. Administering laxatives b. Providing a high-fiber diet c. Performing a digital removal d. Administering an enema