Mr. Peterson is receiving IV antibiotics (sulfa) for cellulitis of his leg for 5 days and started to experience general malaise followed by skin changes (painful, purpuric macular rash with blisters) that began on the trunk of his body that spread to his neck, face and arms. What is the most likely cause of the rash?
A 58-year-old patient who has had type 1 diabetes for 20+ ye…
A 58-year-old patient who has had type 1 diabetes for 20+ year’s duration is admitted with bilateral, lower leg venous ulcerations, an ABI two years ago was 1.4. The admitting orders include application of a multi-layer compression wrap. Before applying the wrap, the wound care specialist should:
Brain death testing can be performed by two resident physici…
Brain death testing can be performed by two resident physicians in the state of California? True or False
The nurse is admitting a client to the medicine floor. Which…
The nurse is admitting a client to the medicine floor. Which data is subjective data?
The nurse teaches a client about the normal electrical condu…
The nurse teaches a client about the normal electrical conduction system of the heart. The nurse knows that the electrical impulse leaves the SA node and travels to which structure?
An adult client tells the nurse that their parent died of a…
An adult client tells the nurse that their parent died of a massive coronary attack at the age of 65. What risk factor for coronary heart disease should the nurse mention?
Upon entering a patient’s room, the nurse observes the clien…
Upon entering a patient’s room, the nurse observes the client leaning forward while sitting with arms supporting his/her body weight. What condition does the nurse associate with this finding?
When assessing a client, the nurse notes pallor and cyanosis…
When assessing a client, the nurse notes pallor and cyanosis around lips and the mouth. The next assessment step is which of the following?
The nurse is providing medication teaching for a client. The…
The nurse is providing medication teaching for a client. The nurse has asked the client to provide a complete list of medications taken to healthcare providers. Ensuring this list is complete will have what potential benefit for the client?
While studying for the test, the nursing student encounters…
While studying for the test, the nursing student encounters the following drug: diphenhydramine (Benadryl). What does the nursing student identify the name Benadryl as?