Health

A nursing instructor is explaining how a oathogenic microorganism can invade the human body. In which way(s) is the site of an infectious disease determined?Select all that apply. by the portal of entry by the number of pathogens by the competence of the host's immunologic defense system by the type of pathogen by the age of the person

A nurse is caring for a client who has streptococcal pharyngitis and an allergy to penicillin.The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications can be safely administered to this client? Nafcillin Azithromycin Cephalexin Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking nitrofurantoin to treat a urinary tract infection.The nurse should tell the client to report which of the following adverse effects of the medication? Constipation Dark brown urine Cough Tremors

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking isoniazid to treat tuberculosis The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse effects of the medication? (Select all that apply.) Jaundice Numbness of the hands Dizziness Hearing loss Oral ulcers

Which actions can reduce pregnancy -associated nausea? Select all that apply. Take a nap in the evening Drink juice between meals Wear only oversized dresses Incorporate snacks during the day Eat large meals two to three times per day

After educating a patient with prerenal azotemia about lifestyle modifications, the nurse identifies that which action indicates effective learning? Maintaining a sodium-restricted diet Eating foods rich in protein Increasing intake of fluids Consuming potassium-rich foods

Which is true of alternative medicine and complementary medicine? [mark all correct answers) a. They mean the same thing and are simply different than conventional treatment. b. They cost more than traditional medicine but may be more effective. D c. Access to these medicines is limited, so few people can use them. D d. Alternative medicine is used instead of complementary medicine. e. Complementary medicine is used with traditional medicine.

A patient with nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy for cancer might find relief from which type of CAM? [mark all correct answers] a. Yoga D b. Taking garlic c. Massage therapy D d. Acupuncture D e. Taking ginger

When reviewing the mechanisms associated with renal therapy, the nurse recalls that which process involves movement of fluid and molecules across a semipermeable membrane from one compartment to another? Dialysis Osmosis Diffusion Ultrafiltration

The most commonly prescribed therapy for obstructive sleep apnea is sleep apnea insomnia hypersomnia dyssomnia