Problems that seem minor can trigger autonomic dysreflexia.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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When conducting patient teaching about using antibiotic medications, what is it critical for the nurse to include to help stop the development of resistant strains of microorganisms?
A) Antibiotics should be used quickly to treat colds and other viral infections before the invading organism has a chance to multiply. B) Antibiotic dosage should be reduced and used for shorter periods of time to reduce unnecessary exposure to the drug. C) Prescriptions for antibiotics should be readily available so they can be filled as soon as patients suspect they have an infection. D) It is very important to take the full course of an antibiotic as prescribed and not save remaining drugs for future infections.
A nurse is assessing a patient with an acoustic neuroma who has been recently admitted to an oncology unit. What symptoms is the nurse likely to find during the initial assessment?
A) Loss of hearing, tinnitus, and vertigo B) Loss of vision, change in mental status, and hyperthermia C) Loss of hearing, increased sodium retention, and hypertension D) Loss of vision, headache, and tachycardia
A 50-year-old woman with terminal cancer of the lung with extensive metastasis is requesting a hospice transfer. The requirements for this transfer include:
1. the patient requesting and agreeing to the guidelines of hospice care, but not re-quiring a physician's order. 2. physician confirmation that the patient has 6 months or less of life remaining and a written order for hospice care. 3. proof that the family can no longer care for the patient at home. 4. a specific diagnosis on a list of accepted diseases that qualifies the patient for hospice care.
A career woman working in a nonprofit organization tells the nurse that she is considering divorcing her husband. She wants a better life for herself and four children
Based on this information, which was provided during a visit to the primary care provider's office, what would be the best response for the nurse at this time? A) Encourage the client to carefully review the possible risk of financial instability that could occur. B) Suggest making attempts to arrive at compromises with her spouse. C) Advise that the client talk with parents and in-laws about the situation. D) Recommend that the client focus on her career.