Prescribing antibiotics to a patient with an ear infection is an example of symptomatic treatment
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A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction on oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza continues to experience shortness of breath and has no ECG changes. What is the next best action by the RN is best?
a. Call the patient's wife to have her sit with him to calm him. b. Ask the UAP to obtain a blood glucose level. c. Call the Rapid Response Team. d. Ask the charge nurse to check on the other patients.
The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with respiratory acidosis. Which of the following is a recommended nursing intervention for this client?
A) Notify the healthcare provider of skin changes. B) Lower the head of the client's bed. C) Administer prescribed antibiotics. D) Administer ordered oxygen.
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with symptoms of nausea and vomiting and a weak, thready pulse of 120 beats per minute after ingesting several cigarettes at home
The nurse caring for this child will expect to provide which treatment? a. Gastric lavage b. Hemodialysis c. Respiratory support d. Vasoconstrictors
Pureed foods should be watery when served
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