A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient to
A) complete the entire course of drug therapy.
B) reduce the dosage of ciprofloxacin gradually.
C) take the drug only in safe and secure home settings.
D) take the drug through subcutaneous injection if it tastes bad.
A
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A. Hyperventilation B. Bradycardia C. Hypotension D. Seizures
Which client position does the nurse prefer for client performance of a peak expiratory flow rate (PER)?
1. Standing 2. Side lying 3. High-Fowler's 4. Reclining in chair
The client plans to use oral contraceptives for birth control. Which client behavior would the nurse be most concerned about?
1. The client drinks two glasses of wine a day. 2. The client has several sexual partners. 3. The client smokes one-half pack of cigarettes a day. 4. The client is being treated for bipolar disorder.
A patient with septic shock has a BP of 70/46 mm Hg, pulse 136, respirations 32, temperature 104° F, and blood glucose 246 mg/dL. Which intervention ordered by the health care provider should the nurse implement first?
a. Give normal saline IV at 500 mL/hr. b. Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg rectally. c. Start insulin drip to maintain blood glucose at 110 to 150 mg/dL. d. Start norepinephrine (Levophed) to keep systolic blood pressure >90 mm Hg.