A patient who has just has coronary artery bypass surgery has developed tachycardia, a low-grade fever, and an elevated total white blood cell count. What additional sign or symptom would support the nurse's suspicion of a postoperative infection?
A) Purulent drainage from the chest incision
B) Chest incision edges are red and swollen.
C) Elevated immature neutrophils or bands
D) Severe incisional pain with cough
A
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a. sclera. b. cornea. c. conjunctival sac. d. area between the iris and lower eyelid.
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When teaching this child's parents about montelukast, the nurse will include which statement? a. "Montelukast is also effective for treating infectious rhinitis." b. "Montelukast may cause behavior changes in your child." c. "Montelukast will treat both congestion and rhinitis." d. "Montelukast works best when combined with a topical decongestant."
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a. Apply a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. b. Continue dosing at 10-minute intervals. c. Give a second dose of nitroglycerin in 5 minutes. d. Request an order for intravenous nitrog-lycerin.
A patient treated for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection for 6 years has developed fat redistribution to the trunk, with wasting of the arms, legs, and face. What instructions will the nurse give to the patient?
a. Review foods that are higher in protein. b. Teach about the benefits of daily exercise. c. Discuss a change in antiretroviral therapy. d. Talk about treatment with antifungal agents.