The primary care provider (PCP) diagnoses C.e. with bilateral otitis media and strep pharyngitis. C.e. is
given a prescription for Augmentin 600 mg bid PO × 7 days.
she is to be discharged to home with instruc-
tions to follow-up with the ear, nose, and throat (eNT) specialist.
You review the orders before completing discharge teaching. What is your first action?
You note C.E.'s allergy to penicillin and note that Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium)
is a penicillin-based medication. You bring this to the PCP's attention.
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A nurse is preparing to assess a 9-year-old child who has been sexually abused. Which of the following would be the priority for the nurse?
A) Finding out when the abuse occurred B) Documenting the assessment for use in court C) Using anatomically correct dolls to elicit information D) Ensuring that the environment is safe and supportive
Which statement made by the faculty advisor of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) who is enrolled in an associate degree nursing program demonstrates an understanding of the effect of change on the profession?
A) "The roles of the LPN and the RN are different and you must change in order to fulfill the new role effectively." B) "An associate degree in nursing will afford you the opportunity to change your LPN status within the RN nursing community." C) "Changing roles from LPN to RN is difficult and will require great effort on your part in order to be successful." D) "Change is required to keep nursing an effective profession; the change from LPN to RN will require a change to your current role."
People receiving regular insulin injections require
A. the formation of site scarring to decrease pain. B. removal of site scarring to decrease the pain. C. the use of the same injection site. D. the use of different injection sites.