The pediatric nurse is documenting findings from a physical examination. The nurse assesses a group of raised lesions that are approximately 5 mm in diameter. These lesions should be described as:
A) macules.
B) papules.
C) nodules.
D) vesicles.
B
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A sulfonamide, Bactrim, is ordered for a patient with a urinary tract infection. The nurse would teach the patient to:
1. drink large amounts of water with this medication. 2. take the medication on a full stomach. 3. take the medication at night before going to bed. 4. drink milk when taking the medication.
Jonathan has been diagnosed with strep throat and needs a prescription for an antibiotic. He says the last time he had penicillin he developed a red, blotchy rash. An appropriate antibiotic to prescribe would be:
1. Penicillin VK, because his rash does not sound like a serious rash 2. Amoxicillin 3. Cefadroxil (Duricef) 4. Azithromycin
Four patients arrive at the emergency department. All have attempted suicide by overdosing on medication. Which patient will the nurse plan to transfer to the renal failure unit?
1. The patient who overdosed on lorazepam (Ativan) 2. The patient who overdosed on amitriptyline (Elavil) 3. The patient who overdosed on ibuprofen (Advil) 4. The patient who overdosed on quetiapine (Seroquel)
The nurse is caring for clients with mobility alterations. Which of the following nursing considerations would be appropriate when caring for these clients?
A) Sit or kneel when talking to clients in wheelchairs or scooters. B) Discourage clients from using their wheelchairs for sports-related activities. C) Allow the client to determine the type of wheelchair or walker that is safest to use. D) Encourage the client to use assistance from family to ambulate whenever possible.