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A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antibiotic. The client tells the nurse, "I don't like taking medications because I don't think I need them." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "Most clients feel better after taking the antibiotic."
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B. "Your provider wouldn't prescribe this medication if it weren't necessary."
This response educates the client about the importance of taking the prescribed medication and reinforces the authority and expertise of the provider. However, it does not respect the client's autonomy to make independent healthcare decisions
C. "I will tell your provider that you do not want to take this medication."
This response acknowledges that the client has reservations about the antibiotics and offers to communicate this to the healthcare provider for further intervention.
D. "If you don't take this medication, you will feel worse."
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Full Explanation
B. This response educates the client about the importance of taking the prescribed medication and reinforces the authority and expertise of the provider. However, it does not respect the client's autonomy to make independent healthcare decisions
C.This response acknowledges that the client has reservations about the antibiotics and offers to communicate this to the healthcare provider for further intervention.
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has HIV. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to review with the client?
A. "Tell me why it's important to have your CD4+ count checked."
B. "Name a few things you will change about your diet."
C. "List some ways you can cope with the stress of your illness."
D. "Describe your daily medication schedule."
This response assesses the client's understanding and adherence to the antiretroviral therapy (ART), which isessential for managing HIV and preventing complications and transmission. ART requires strict adherence to a specific regimen of medications that must be taken at certain times and with certain foods or fluids.
Full Explanation
This response assesses the client's understanding and adherence to the antiretroviral therapy (ART), which is essential for managing HIV and preventing complications and transmission. ART requires strict adherence to a specific regimen of medications that must be taken at certain times and with certain foods or fluids.
A nurse is preparing to administer levofloxacin 750 mg via intermittent IV infusion over 90 min to a client. Available is levofloxacin 750 mg/150 mL. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Full Explanation
The correct answer is 100 mL/hr. To calculate this, use the formula: rate (mL/hr) = volume (mL) / time (hr).
Therefores: rate = 150 mL / 1.5 hr = 100 mL/hr.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a severe burn injury. The nurse should recognize which of the following client findings as an indication of hypovolemic shock?
A. Urine output 45 mL/hr
B. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
This indicates hyperkalemia, which is a common complication of severe burn injuries due to massive cell destruction and fluid lossfrom damaged tissues. Hyperkalemia can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias and arrest, which are signs of hypovolemic shock.
C. Capillary refill 1.5 seconds
D. PaCO2 37 mm Hg
Full Explanation
This indicates hyperkalemia, which is a common complication of severe burn injuries due to massive cell destruction and fluid loss from damaged tissues. Hyperkalemia can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias and arrest, which are signs of hypovolemic shock.