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A nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with active pulmonary tuberculosis and is started on ethambutol therapy. The nurse should understand that which of the following should be monitored?
A. Urine output
Monitoring urine output is not specifically related to the side effects of ethambutol.
B. Visual acuity
Ethambutol can cause optic neuritis, so monitoring visual acuity is essential.
C. Skin color
Skin color changes are not commonly associated with ethambutol therapy.
D. Cardiac rhythm
Cardiac rhythm monitoring is not necessary for clients on ethambutol.
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Full Explanation
A. Monitoring urine output is not specifically related to the side effects of ethambutol.
B. Ethambutol can cause optic neuritis, so monitoring visual acuity is essential.
C. Skin color changes are not commonly associated with ethambutol therapy.
D. Cardiac rhythm monitoring is not necessary for clients on ethambutol.
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A nurse is teaching a class on health promotion and illness prevention. The nurse should include that which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
A. Teaching foot care to a client who has diabetes
Teaching foot care to a client with diabetes is an example of tertiary prevention, which aims to manage and improve quality of life for individuals with chronic diseases.
B. Performing monthly breast self-examinations
Performing monthly breast self-examinations is an example of secondary prevention, which involves early detection of diseases to provide timely treatment.
C. Providing a community program on stress reduction
Providing a community program on stress reduction is an example of primary prevention, which aims to prevent disease before it occurs.
D. Referring a client who has had a mastectomy to a support group
Referring a client to a support group after a mastectomy is an example of tertiary prevention, focusing on rehabilitation and support after a significant health event.
Full Explanation
A. Teaching foot care to a client with diabetes is an example of tertiary prevention, which aims to manage and improve quality of life for individuals with chronic diseases.
B. Performing monthly breast self-examinations is an example of secondary prevention, which involves early detection of diseases to provide timely treatment.
C. Providing a community program on stress reduction is an example of primary prevention, which aims to prevent disease before it occurs.
D. Referring a client to a support group after a mastectomy is an example of tertiary prevention, focusing on rehabilitation and support after a significant health event.
A nurse is preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of two tenths of a milligram. Which of the following examples should the nurse use to show appropriate transcription of this dosage?
A. 2 mg
2 mg is incorrect and significantly higher than the prescribed dose.
B. 0.20 mg
0.20 mg is incorrect because trailing zeros after the decimal point can lead to dosage errors.
C. 2.0 mg
2.0 mg is incorrect and significantly higher than the prescribed dose and also includes a trailing zero.
D. 0.2 mg
0.2 mg is the correct way to transcribe two tenths of a milligram without using trailing zeros, which reduces the risk of medication errors.
Full Explanation
A. 2 mg is incorrect and significantly higher than the prescribed dose.
B. 0.20 mg is incorrect because trailing zeros after the decimal point can lead to dosage errors.
C. 2.0 mg is incorrect and significantly higher than the prescribed dose and also includes a trailing zero.
D. 0.2 mg is the correct way to transcribe two tenths of a milligram without using trailing zeros, which reduces the risk of medication errors.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of atopic dermatitis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Your provider may recommend a daily antihistamine to help control your symptoms."
Daily antihistamines can help control itching associated with atopic dermatitis.
B. "Your provider will remove the lesions with solid carbon dioxide."
Solid carbon dioxide is not used to treat atopic dermatitis.
C. "You should cleanse your mouth daily with a prescribed mouthwash."
Mouth cleansing is not relevant for atopic dermatitis, which primarily affects the skin.
D. "You will need to take the entire prescription of antibiotics even if your condition improves."
Antibiotics are not typically used for atopic dermatitis unless there is a secondary bacterial infection.
Full Explanation
A. Daily antihistamines can help control itching associated with atopic dermatitis.
B. Solid carbon dioxide is not used to treat atopic dermatitis.
C. Mouth cleansing is not relevant for atopic dermatitis, which primarily affects the skin.
D. Antibiotics are not typically used for atopic dermatitis unless there is a secondary bacterial infection.