The patient reports itching, change in vaginal discharge, and an odor. The nurse suspects that the patient has vulvovaginitis. Based on knowledge about the common causes of vulvovaginitis, which question would the nurse ask?
a. "Have you recently been taking antibiotics?"
b. "Have you been swimming in a lake or pond?"
c. "Do you consistently wipe from front to back?"
d. "Do you use tampons or menstrual pads?"
Answer: a. "Have you recently been taking antibiotics?"
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A) Magnesium gluconate B) Glucose C) Sodium bicarbonate D) Calcium gluconate
A patient is experiencing pain, so the physician orders codeine ½ grain every 4 hours. How many milligrams of codeine would the nurse administer?
A) 15 mg B) 30 mg C) 60 mg D) 120 mg
Which nursing intervention exemplifies the nurse working in a health promotion role?
Select all that apply. A) Administering an ordered antibiotic B) Reinforcing desirable changes to the client's lifestyle C) Administering vaccines to a well child D) Administering an inhaler to an asthmatic client E) Obtaining a blood glucose sample on a hypoglycemic client
A nurse is drawing a blood sample from a client's central line and the client suddenly becomes dyspneic and complains of chest pain. The priority action by the nurse is to
a. obtain blood pressure readings in both arms. b. notify the physician immediately. c. put the client in a left lateral Trendelenburg position. d. terminate the procedure and clamp the central line.