While assessing a woman who is receiving an antibiotic for community acquired pneumonia, the nurse notes that the patient has a thick, white vaginal discharge. The patient is also conplaining about perineal itching. The nurse suspects that the patient has
A. Resistance to the antibiotic
B. An adverse effect of the antibiotic.
C. A superfinfection
D. An allergic reaction
Ans: C. A superfinfection
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An elderly patient in the CCU is getting out of bed for the first time after being on bed rest for several days. What is the highest-priority nursing intervention?
A) Provide adequate physical help so that the patient does minimal weight bearing. B) Ensure that the patient's call light is always within reach. C) Apply a vest restraint while the patient is up to prevent falling. D) Have the patient sit on the side of the bed for a few minutes before standing.
The nurse would counsel clients who have experienced optic neuritis that they should see a physician regularly because they are at high risk for
a. diabetes mellitus. b. glaucoma. c. multiple sclerosis. d. permanent blindness.
A high school student reports to a nurse that he is uncertain about his future. If the student goes to college, his family may suffer financially
If the student starts working immediately after high school, he will be able to help support his family's meager income. Which coping strategy is most appropriate for the nurse to recommend to the student at this time? A) Meditation B) Problem-solving training C) Relaxation D) Journaling
A client states, "I have trouble sleeping. I only sleep about 2 hours and then I wake up." This is
A) Subjective data B) Objective data C) Focused data D) Comprehensive data