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A patient was discharged from the hospital with instructions to take an
antibiotic for 7 days to treat a bladder infection. Twelve days later, a home
care nurse visits the patient and finds that the symptoms have not
resolved. What is the most important question for the nurse to ask?
A. "Do you think you have another bladder infection?"
B. "Have you taken all of the antibiotics as directed?"
C. "How much water have you been drinking each day?"
D. "What antibiotic do you usually take to treat an infection
Verified Answer -B. "Have you taken all of the antibiotics as directed?"
The nurse is assessing an infant delivered by a patient who is suspected of
regularly using alcohol and cocaine during her pregnancy. It is most
important for the nurse to observe the infant for what?
A. Lethargy, hypothermia, and weight gain
B. High-pitched cry, vomiting, and jitteriness
C. Depressed reflexes, jaundice, and dysphagia
D. Hypotonia, absent sucking reflex, and epistaxis
Verified Answer -B. High-pitched cry, vomiting, and jitteriness
A patient is taking a Category A drug during pregnancy. Which statement
by the nurse is accurate?
, A. "The risk of harm to the fetus is remote."
B. "The drug is safe to take during pregnancy."
C. "This drug has caused congenital birth defects."
D. "No controlled studies of this drug have been done in humans."
Verified Answer -A. "The risk of harm to the fetus is remote."
A patient is 2 months pregnant and complains of gastric distress. It is most
appropriate for the nurse to do what?
A. Consult with the healthcare provider about a prescription for
misoprostol (Cytotec).
B. Instruct the patient to avoid acidic foods such as orange juice and
tomatoes.
C. Suggest an over-the-counter medication such as bismuth subsalicylate
(Pepto-Bismol).
D. Use an alternative therapy such as valerian as a dietary supplement.
Verified Answer -B. Instruct the patient to avoid acidic foods such as
orange juice and tomatoes.
A patient who is breast-feeding her newborn infant is prescribed an
antibiotic to take after discharge. Which statement should the nurse include
when providing discharge instructions?
A. "Drink plenty of fluids to dilute the drug in your breast milk."
B. "Take the drug at night with a full glass of water."
C. "Pump your breasts, and then discard all of the milk."
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