The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with symptoms of an anorectal infection. Cultures obtained from a rectal swab indicate that the patient has a viral infection
What medication will the nurse anticipate the health care provider to order for this anorectal infection?
A) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
B) Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
C) Penicillin (Penicillin G)
D) Metronidazole (Flagyl)
A
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A woman who is 10 weeks pregnant is being counseled by the nurse regarding her upcoming elective abortion. What information should the nurse provide?
A. "A local anesthetic will be injected into your vagina." B. "The exact name of the procedure is dilation and extraction." C. "They may use a seaweed product to dilate your cervix." D. "You won't need to have any cervical dilation at all."
The health care provider asks the nurse whether a patient's angioedema has responded to prescribed therapies. Which assessment should the nurse perform?
a. Ask the patient about any clear nasal discharge. b. Obtain the patient's blood pressure and heart rate. c. Check for swelling of the patient's lips and tongue. d. Assess the patient's extremities for wheal and flare lesions.
Which would the nurse consider as normal during a newborn assessment? Select all that apply
1. Swelling over the occiput that crosses suture lines 2. Tiny white papules located primarily on the nose and chin 3. Tiny red macules and pustules that come and go, primarily on the trunk and extremities 4. When the Moro reflex is elicited, the right arm extends and returns to the body. The left arm remains resting against the chest. 5. Greenish discoloration of skin over the entire body that is not removed by the initial bath
Which discharge instruction is appropriate for an adolescent client who is a paraplegic due to a motor vehicle accident, in order to prevent decubitus ulcer formation on the buttock?
1. Contract the muscles 5 times every 2 hours. 2. Increase fat in the diet to provide a protective coating over the boney bony prominences. 3. Do wheelchair push-ups every 15 to 30 minutes. 4. Avoid use of sheepskin, as it prevents air from reaching the area.