The NP is examining a 65 year old man who states that he fee…

The NP is examining a 65 year old man who states that he feels like his right ear gets “plugged up” and he has muffled hearing .  Physical exam reveals left ear WNL and right ear with dry, hard, dark cerumen.  The NP will remove the cerumen.  Which statement reflects proper description of irrigation?

A nurse practitioner has diagnosed a patient with pneumonia….

A nurse practitioner has diagnosed a patient with pneumonia.  She is also a smoker.  The NP recognizes tha epidemiologic data suggests that antibiotic coverage should be provided for which organisms in persons who are smokers and diagnosed with pneumonia?