A client with premature ejaculation is prescribed sertraline as part of the treatment plan
The nurse explains the medication to the client, informing him that the effectiveness of the drug will most likely be evident in approximately which time frame?
A) 5 to 7 days
B) 1 to 2 weeks
C) 3 to 4 weeks
D) 6 to 8 weeks
B
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The parents of a child newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus tell the nurse, "Our son's body is resistant to insulin." With what does the nurse recognize this description is consistent?
a. Type 1, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus b. Type 2, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus c. Maturity-onset diabetes of youth d. Drug-induced diabetes
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) to treat a severe infection. The next vancomycin dose is due to be administered at 10:00 A.M. What time will the nurse draw the vancomycin serum trough level?
a. 7:30 A.M. b. 9:30 A.M. c. 11:30 A.M. d. 1:30 P.M.
The nurse is examining a toddler client. The toddler has a fever and the nurse notes the ear canal is red and swollen, and the presence of purulent drainage. Based on this assessment data, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?
1. Otitis media. 2. Otitis externa. 3. Hemotympanum. 4. Tophi.
The nurse is preparing to admit an elderly patient who is deaf. What should the nurse do to ensure effective communication with the patient?
1. Use the hospital-approved interpreter program. 2. Use the patient's family members to communicate with the patient. 3. Ask the patient to read assessment questions off of the computer screen. 4. Ask if anyone who is currently working could help communicate with the patient.