Asymptomatic 1+ bacteruria is found in a nursing home resident with an indwelling catheter. The nurse practitioner's initial intervention includes
A. Assessing resident's cognitive status and last change of the catheter/bag
B. Prescribing prophylactic Bactrim 1 tablet at bedtime
C. Ordering a urine culture and sensitivity and prescribing empiric treatment until results obtained
D. Ordering an x-ray of the kidney, urine, and bladder
A
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1. Frequent assessment of the surgical site 2. N.p.o. status until bowel sounds return 3. Monitor rectal temperature every hour. 4. Allow parents at the bedside as soon as possible.
The average pulse rate for an adult male is 60 to 70 beats per minute.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Acute renal failure and a resulting metabolic acidosis develop in a patient. The nurse recognizes that the respiratory system compensates through which of the following processes?
a. Hypoventilation and increase of bicarbonate in the bloodstream b. Alternating periods of deep versus shallow breaths to maintain homeostasis of the serum pH c. Hyperventilation to decrease the serum carbon dioxide and thereby increase the pH d. Expansion of the lung tissues to their fullest, which increases the inspiratory reserve volumes to provide more oxygen to the tissues
A nurse working with older adults in the community plans programming to improve morale and emotional health in this population. What activity would best meet this goal?
a. Exercise program to improve physical function b. Financial planning seminar series for older adults c. Social events such as dances and group dinners d. Workshop on prevention from becoming an abuse victim