A patient is administered daptomycin (Cubicin) to treat a gram-negative infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Which of the following symptoms should be reported immediately to the physician based on the adverse effects of daptomycin?
A) Weakness of the legs and arms
B) Decreased wound drainage
C) Afebrile
D) Shortness of breath
A
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A patient diagnosed with mild diffuse axonal injury is being admitted to the intensive care unit. The nurse would anticipate which assessment findings?
1. The accident causing this injury occurred several weeks ago. 2. There are symptoms that are similar to those demonstrated by a patient who sustained a concussion. 3. There is dilation of the pupils for several hours post injury. 4. There is presence of coma that may last for an extended period of time.
Which client assessment indicates the most toxic effect of a medication?
1. Nausea and vomiting 2. Respiratory depression 3. Erythema and skin rash 4. Bloating and constipation
During the assessment of a patient with a suspected cardiac tamponade, the nurse should monitor for the development of: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Pulsus paradoxus 2. Muffled heart sounds 3. Hypotension 4. Flat jugular veins
The administration at a local medical center examines the trends in health problems when developing long-range plans for staffing and space allocation. Which of the following sources of information would be most helpful?
a. Local data drawn from a professional survey in the city b. The National Health Interview Survey c. The National Hospital Discharge Survey d. The state's vital statistics