A patient is prescribed intravenous ertapenem (Invanz). Which question is most important to ask before giving the first dose of this drug?
a. "Do you have a hearing problem or any trouble with your ears?"
b. "Do you take medications for seizures?"
c. "Are you allergic to sulfa drugs?"
d. "Have you ever had asthma?"
ANS: B
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A) Pelvic inlet B) Cervix C) Mid pelvis D) Pelvic outlet E) Vagina F) Pelvic floor muscles
A client who was in a motor vehicle accident has a "black eye." What nursing intervention is appropriate for this client?
A) Apply warm packs to the eye for the first 24 to 48 hours. B) Apply cold packs to the eye for the first 24 to 48 hours. C) Soak the eye with normal saline for the first 24 to 48 hours. D) Apply warm packs to the eye once the swelling has stopped.
Transcultural nursing has its roots in the
A) early 1900s when public health nurses cared for immigrants. B) 1940s when Dr. Leininger developed her theory on transcultural nursing. C) mid-1960s when there was an increase in international-born Americans. D) 1990s when culturally sensitive care was outlined in the Surgeon General's report.
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a. Use aseptic technique. b. Label the port as an IV catheter. c. Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes. d. Prepare the client for discomfort he or she may encounter.