A patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) two months ago, and prescribed rifampin (Rifadin), isoniazid (INH), and pyrazinamide (PZA).  The Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) Healthcare Nurse is at the patient’s home to monitor the daily administration of the antitubercular medications.  The patient asks if the nurse can provide more education regarding the antitubercular medications that they are taking.  What is/are the best response(s) by the nurse? (Select all that apply). Note: Full credit can only be obtained by selecting only all correct choices.

While completing your patient’s physical assessment, you notice cola-colored urine in your patient’s urinary catheter (Foley) bag.  Your patient also describes discomfort in their bilateral lower extremities (calves) when completing the musculoskeletal assessment.  You review your patient’s Medication administration record (MAR).  Which medication do you anticipate your patient is currently taking based on these findings?

A client is admitted to the burn unit with burns over 49% of the body surface area, including the face and neck. Carbon particles are noted around the nose and mouth. The client is slightly confused and reports minor pain. When assessing the client, which is an immediate priority for the nurse to evaluate?

A gerontologic nurse is teaching students about the high incidence and prevalence of dehydration in older adults. Which factors contribute to this phenomenon? Select all that apply.

A nurse is educating a client who experienced a partial-thickness burn on how to properly wear their elastic pressure garment. How will the nurse educate the client to wear this garment?

A 65-year-old patient with possible pyloric stenosis has been on a Salem Sump tube and low continuous suction ever since being admitted 72 hours ago. Upon reviewing the latest blood work, the nurse notices that the patient’s potassium is below reference range, placing the patient at risk for what imbalance?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock following injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. The nurse anticipates that the patient will be promptly ordered the administration of a crystalloid IV solution to restore intravascular volume. In addition to normal saline, which crystalloid fluid is commonly used to treat hypovolemic shock?

A client is being transferred to the emergency department via ambulance with a scald injury from a hot kettle. Which variables will the nurse consider when determining the depth of burn? Select all that apply.

An emergency department nurse is caring for a trauma patient with arterial blood gas (ABG) results of pH 7.26, PaCO2 28, HCO3 11 mEq/L. How would the nurse interpret these results?

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of pancreatitis. The client was admitted from a homeless shelter and is a vague historian. The client appears malnourished and on day 3 of the client’s admission, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) has been started. Why should the nurse start the infusion of TPN slowly?