A 34-year-old patient was treated for a urinary tract infection (UTI) and has not responded to antibiotic therapy. Which of the following actions should be taken next?
a. Send a urine specimen for microscopy looking for fungal colonies.
b. Increase the dose of antibiotic.
c. Order a cytoscopy.
d. Order a different antibiotic.
A
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A) Hospital care B) Hospice care C) Rehabilitation care D) Nursing home care
The nurse at a public health clinic is assessing a patient's risks for heart disease. A patient who has a BMI of 28 would require which intervention?
a. No intervention is indicated; the patient's BMI is within normal limits. b. The patient should be instructed in methods for gaining weight c. The patient should be educated about weight reduction. d. The patient should be referred for surgical intervention for extreme obesity.
According to the DAWN reports, most of ED visits associated with prescription drugs
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