An adult has active tuberculosis diagnosed by sputum examination and culture. In evaluating the patient's response to therapy, the nurse will want to see which finding?
1. An improved radiograph within 3 months
2. The absence of symptoms by 8 weeks
3. A return to a negative skin test by 4 weeks
4. A negative CT scan by 2 weeks
Correct Answer: 1
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A sample of pleural fluid may be obtained for diagnosis of pleural effusion by
A) sputum culture. B) deep suctioning. C) thoracentesis. D) nasal smear.
In which of the following cases could a recent nursing graduate, if sued, be found liable for not adhering to the standards of practice for a procedure the nurse had never before performed alone?
a. following the procedure as described in the facility's policy and procedure manual b. recognizing signs and symptoms of an adverse reaction within 10 minutes of initial symptoms c. requesting help from another nurse after stopping the procedure d. stopping the procedure upon recognizing an adverse reaction
A client has just been diagnosed with glaucoma. What teaching should the nurse include with this client?
A) How long they have to wear dark glasses B) Maintain regular bowel habits C) What vegetables to eat D) When they can read again
At a well-baby checkup, the nurse is assessing a former 32-week, premature infant. The chronological age of the infant is 6 months, so the nurse knows that during the assessment, the infant should be meeting the milestones of a(n):
1. 8 month old. 2. 4 month old. 3. 6 month old. 4. 3 month old.