A client who had a kidney transplant experiences myelosuppression as one of the side effects of the antirejection medication. Select the points the nurse should include in the client's home dis-charge plan. (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid people who have recently received attenuated vaccines.
b. Use ibuprofen (Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours for pain.
c. Wash your hands frequently.
d. Clean the cat-litter box daily.
e. Avoid going to the shopping mall.
f. Gargle with a mouthwash for a sore throat because it is an expected side effect.
A, C, E
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a. tea. c. milk. b. orange juice. d. sodium-free seltzer.
On an inpatient psychiatric unit, a restrained 16-year-old client continues to verbally lash out and threatens to abuse staff and kill self when released
To meet Joint Commission standards, at what time should a nurse expect the physician to renew the client's restraint order? A. Within 1 hour of the original restraint order B. Within 2 hours of the original restraint order C. Within 3 hours of the original restraint order D. Within 4 hours of the original restraint order
Match each term to the correct definition below.
A. light, sound, or aroma B. progressively degenerative disease C. paralysis on one side of the body D. temporary erratic behavior without awareness E. difficulty with muscular activity F. temporary loss of blood flow G. infection of the brain H. paralysis below the neck I. deafness
After discharge, it is important for Baby H. to receive follow-up care. What should you teach
the mother to help her understand the importance of regular visits? What will be an ideal response?