A patient with an indwelling urinary catheter is exhibiting signs of asymptomatic bacteriuria. What would be the best course of action for this patient?
A. Removing the catheter and beginning antibiotic therapy
B. Beginning 3-day course of oral antibiotic therapy
C. Removing the catheter and monitoring for continued signs of bacteriuria
D. Beginning intravenous antibiotic therapy
Answer: A
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" He informs the nurse facilitator about his decision to quit the program. What should the nurse tell him? a. "By now, you have successfully completed the steps of the change process. You should be able to successfully lose the rest of the weight on your own." b. "Although you have learned some healthy habits, you will need at least another 6 weeks before you can quit the program and have success." c. "You have done well in this program. However, it is important to continue in the program to learn how to maintain weight loss. Otherwise, you are likely to return to your previous lifestyle." d. "You have entered the ‘determination stage' and are ready to make positive changes that you can keep for the rest of your life. If you need additional help, you can come back at a later time."
The nurse caring for a patient with autonomic dysreflexia assesses the patient for which conditions or situations? (Select all that apply.)
a. Distended bladder b. Constipation c. Increased fluid intake d. Wrinkles in bed linens e. Abrupt environmental temperature changes
The Office of Homeland Security has a mission to rebuild the crumbling public health infrastructures of each state and provide
a. Vaccines for smallpox, anthrax, and plague b. Regulation of nuclear weapons c. Surveillance of bioterrorism threats d. Regulation of foreign nurses entering the United States
The nurse is planning care for a newborn receiving IV calcium gluconate for treatment of hypocalcemia. Which intervention is the most appropriate during the acute phase?
a. Allow newborn to sleep with pacifier to decrease stimuli. b. Keep newborn awake to monitor central nervous system changes. c. Encourage parents to hold and feed newborn to facilitate attachment during illness. d. Awaken newborn periodically to assess level of consciousness.