Janet was recently treated with clindamycin for an infection. She calls the advice nurse because she is having frequent diarrhea that she thinks may have blood in it. What would be the appropriate care for her?
1. Encourage increased fluids and fiber.
2. Assess her for pseudomembranous colitis.
3. Advise her to eat yogurt daily to help restore her gut bacteria.
4. Start her on an antidiarrheal medication.
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The nurse will be giving ophthalmic drugs to a
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A nurse is preparing to place a Foley catheter. First, the nurse should
1. Apply sterile gloves. 2. Clean the urinary meatus with soap and water. 3. Prepare a sterile field with the needed supplies. 4. Fill the balloon with 5 mL sterile normal saline.
An important risk factor in the development of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) among Americans is:
a. recurrent prostatitis. b. a diet high in fat. c. cigarette smoking. d. increased age.