A nurse is helping with the discharge of a 92-year-old female patient who has been hospitalized for a serious upper urinary tract infection. The patient will continue taking SMZ-TMP at home. She is to be discharged into her daughter's care
The nurse will instruct the daughter to watch for which of the following most common adverse effects of the drug?
A) Urticaria
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Photosensitivity reactions
D) Jaundice
B
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The nurse is planning care for a family with five children, one of whom is diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP_. The child is being cared for in the home, has a tracheostomy, and is on a home ventilator
Which should the nurse include in the plan of care for this family? A) Meals-on-Wheels B) Food stamps C) Psychological counseling D) Respite care
A client tells the nurse that he is very worried about his surgery. Which of the following responses by the nurse is a cliché?
A) "Tell me what you are worried about." B) "Have you spoken to your family about your concerns?" C) "Do you want to cancel your surgery?" D) "Don't worry, everything will be fine."
Which drug class has been found to decrease mortality if given within 8 hours of a MI due to a decrease in cardiac workload?
1. Antiplatelet 2. Beta-adrenergic blockers 3. ACE inhibitors 4. Calcium channel blockers
Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a client recovering from a splenectomy?
1. Assist with ambulation once per shift. 2. Medicate for pain. 3. Utilize strict infection control techniques. 4. Encourage the client to deep breathe and cough every 8 hours.