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A home health nurse is visiting an older adult client. Which of the following observations indicates the need for a home modification? correct answersThere are two rocking chairs in the living room Rationale: Rocking chairs and swivel chairs require modification to keep them stable so the client can easily get in and out A case manager is planning an educational program for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following activities should the nurse include when using the psychom...

A public health nurse is planning care for four clients. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recognize as tertiary prevention? correct answersAdministering antibiotics to a client who has AIDs and was diagnosed with pneumocytis jirovecii A nurse is caring for a client who has stage IV pancreatic cancer and has received information regarding available treatment options. Which of the following is the responsibility of the nurse if the client chooses to forgo treatment and ente...

Care of specific populations: Migrants Migrant workers health problems include: 1. Dental disease 2. TB 3. Chronic conditions 4. Stress, anxiety, & other mental health conditions 5. Leukemia 6. Iron deficiency anemia 7. Stomach, uterine, & cervical cancers 8. Lack of prenatal care 9. Higher infant mortality rates Care of specific populations: Migrants Migrant workers health problems include: 1. Dental disease 2. TB 3. Chronic conditions 4. Stress, anxiety, & other mental he...

A school nurse is caring for a school aged child c/o shortness of breath with a pmhx of asthma. Which of the following findings in the school environment should the nurse identify as potential triggers for the school-aged child's diagnosis? Bus loading zone location Constructions Air freshener Cooking odors An occ health nurse is caring for a client, 65 year old male for a new employee physical exam with a hx of hypertension tx with antihypertensive medications. After rev...

a community health nurse is planning a program for adolescents about preventing STI's. which action should the nurse take first? correct answerscollect data to identify barriers to learning a nurse is counseling a client who has a new dgx of chlaymdia. which of the following info should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA correct answers- avoid sexual contact until therapy is complete - notify anyone whom had sexual contact in past 2 months with - you might have painful urination unt...

A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? correct answers"I will check my HR before I take the medication" Diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker, has cardio-suppressant effects at the SA and AV nodes, which can lead to bradycardia. The client should check their heart rate before taking the medication and notify the provider if it falls below the expecte...

Medications for Infection: Aminoglycosides correct answersGentamcin - fights infection - C: pregnancy, renal issues - AE: Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hypersensitivity - NC: Peaks and troughs Medications for Infection: Carbapenems correct answersMeropenem, Imipenem - fights infection - C: Penicillin allergy, renal issues - AE: GI upset, superinfection, allergies - NC: Monitor for allergic reactions Medications for Infection: Penicillins correct answersPenicillin, Amoxicillin, A...

A nurse in an outpatient facility is preparing to administer nafcillin IM to an adult client who has an infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all) A) Select a 25-gauge, 1/2 inch needle for the injection B) Administer the medication deeply into the ventrogluteal muscle C) Ask the client about an allergy to penicillin before administering the medication D) Monitor the client for 30 min following the injection E) Tell the client to expect a ...

Anaphylactic reaction correct answersSevere allergic reaction to a medication or substance 0.9% sodium chloride correct answersIsotonic solution used to replace fluids and maintain hydration Diphenhydramine correct answersAntihistamine used to treat allergic reactions Elevate legs and feet correct answersPositioning to improve blood flow and reduce swelling Epinephrine correct answersEmergency medication used to treat severe allergic reactions Sertraline correct answersSelective s...

A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has a new prescription for albuterol, PO. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. You can take this medication to abort an acute asthma attack B. Tremors are an adverse effect of this medication C. Prolonged use of this medication can cause hyperglycemia D. This medication can slow skeletal grow rate correct answersB A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has a new prescription for albuterol and beclomet...