The school nurse notes a rash that is present on the trunk, extremities, and face of a 6-year-old. The child's cheeks are bright red. The nurse is aware that this type of rash is consistent with:
a. Measles
b. Roseola
c. Varicella
d. Fifth disease
D
A three-stage rash on the cheeks, extremities, and trunk is indicative of fifth disease.
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An elderly patient is admitted to your unit with a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia. During admission the patient states, "I have a living will." What implication of this should the nurse recognize?
A) This document is always honored, regardless of circumstances. B) This document specifies the patient's wishes before hospitalization. C) This document that is binding for the duration of the patient's life. D) This document has been drawn up by the patient's family to determine DNR status.
After teaching a client receiving NSAID therapy about the drug, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client identifies the need to notify the primary health care provider for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Skin rash B) Visual disturbances C) Edema D) Chest pain E) Diarrhea
A client is scheduled for a below-the-knee amputation for treatment of chronic infected arterial ulcers and leg pain. The client seems calm, and even happy. The nurse should respond to this client based on understanding that the client
a. cannot cope effectively with a life-altering procedure. b. is experiencing dysfunctional grieving for the leg. c. may prefer an amputation to living with chronic pain. d. might have cognitive defects preventing full understanding.
A client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) has been prescribed to take ciprofloxacin (Cipro). The nurse notes that the client also has a prescription for theophylline written by a pulmonologist. The nurse should do which of the following?
1. Clarify the medication prescriptions. 2. Encourage intake of antacids. 3. Schedule the doses to be given together. 4. Schedule the doses to be given at the same time.