A client with a urinary tract infection has been started on…

A client with a urinary tract infection has been started on nitrofurantoin, a urinary antiseptic medication, and is taught about the foods that will maintain the urinary pH in the acid range. Which food does the nurse tell the client to eliminate from the diet while taking this medication?

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is reviewing care for a c…

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is reviewing care for a client who is immobile, disoriented, and has limited oral intake. The client’s hygiene, repositioning, and toileting needs have been inconsistently addressed due to staffing shortages. Which complication is the client most at risk because of these unmet basic care needs?

A 40-year-old man with a history of confusion for the past 2…

A 40-year-old man with a history of confusion for the past 2 days and a grand mal seizure that occurred this morning. He is HIV antibody positive and has a CD4 count of 100/mL with a temperature is 37.5°C. MRI reveals several “ring-enhancing” cavitary brain lesions. He has not traveled outside of the United States, is employed as the manager of a supermarket, is a strict vegetarian, and has several household pets, namely, a dog, a cat, a parrot, and a turtle. Which one of the following organisms is the MOST likely cause?

A 40-year-old man with a history of confusion for the past 2…

A 40-year-old man with a history of confusion for the past 2 days and a grand mal seizure that occurred this morning. He is HIV antibody positive and has a CD4 count of 100/mL with a temperature is 37.5°C. MRI reveals several “ring-enhancing” cavitary brain lesions. He has not traveled outside of the United States, is employed as the manager of a supermarket, is a strict vegetarian, and has several household pets, namely, a dog, a cat, a parrot, and a turtle. Which one of the following organisms is the MOST likely cause?