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A nurse assesses a patient with cellulitis who presents with warm, red, and swollen skin on the lower leg. Which assessment finding indicates the cellulitis may be progressing to a systemic infection?
A nurse assesses a patient with cellulitis who presents with warm, red, and swollen skin on the lower leg. Which assessment finding indicates the cellulitis may be progressing to a systemic infection?
- Increased localized pain
- Purulent drainage at the site
- Fever of 38.5°C, lethargy, and increased pulse rate (correct)
- Increased redness and warmth at the site of infection
A patient presents with signs of inflammation after a minor injury. Which phase of the inflammatory response involves the release of histamines, leading to increased vascular permeability?
A patient presents with signs of inflammation after a minor injury. Which phase of the inflammatory response involves the release of histamines, leading to increased vascular permeability?
- Reparative phase
- Vascular and cellular response (correct)
- Exudate formation
- Phagocytosis phase
Which of the following nutritional components should the nurse prioritize in teaching for a patient with chronic inflammation to support healing and reduce inflammation?
Which of the following nutritional components should the nurse prioritize in teaching for a patient with chronic inflammation to support healing and reduce inflammation?
- High glycemic index foods for energy
- Saturated fats to provide essential nutrients
- Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants (correct)
- Processed carbohydrates for immune support
The nurse is educating an older adult with fever on the risks associated with hyperthermia. Which factor makes older adults particularly vulnerable to complications from fever?
The nurse is educating an older adult with fever on the risks associated with hyperthermia. Which factor makes older adults particularly vulnerable to complications from fever?
A patient diagnosed with cellulitis is prescribed antibiotics. After three days of treatment, which of the following assessments would indicate that the antibiotics are effective?
A patient diagnosed with cellulitis is prescribed antibiotics. After three days of treatment, which of the following assessments would indicate that the antibiotics are effective?
A nurse is teaching a patient with a wound about infection prevention. Which of the following instructions is most critical for the patient to prevent wound infection?
A nurse is teaching a patient with a wound about infection prevention. Which of the following instructions is most critical for the patient to prevent wound infection?
A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has difficulty understanding new instructions due to mild cognitive impairment. What is the best approach to enhance communication and understanding?
A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has difficulty understanding new instructions due to mild cognitive impairment. What is the best approach to enhance communication and understanding?
A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about maintaining cognitive health. Which of the following statements by a participant reflects a stereotype about older adults?
A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about maintaining cognitive health. Which of the following statements by a participant reflects a stereotype about older adults?
An older adult patient is undergoing genetic testing for personalized healthcare. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of this approach?
An older adult patient is undergoing genetic testing for personalized healthcare. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of this approach?
A nurse observes a colleague educating an older adult patient. Which statement indicates the colleague might hold a bias against older adults?
A nurse observes a colleague educating an older adult patient. Which statement indicates the colleague might hold a bias against older adults?
During a health promotion session, an older adult asks the nurse how to stay healthy as they age. Which of the following recommendations is most appropriate?
During a health promotion session, an older adult asks the nurse how to stay healthy as they age. Which of the following recommendations is most appropriate?
A patient receiving vancomycin develops redness on their neck and chest shortly after starting an IV infusion. What is the nurse's priority action?
A patient receiving vancomycin develops redness on their neck and chest shortly after starting an IV infusion. What is the nurse's priority action?
A nurse is educating a patient about tetracyclines. Which statement indicates the patient requires further teaching?
A nurse is educating a patient about tetracyclines. Which statement indicates the patient requires further teaching?
Which of the following patients is at highest risk for developing a suprainfection while on antibiotics?
Which of the following patients is at highest risk for developing a suprainfection while on antibiotics?
A patient with a urinary tract infection is prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro). What potential side effect should the nurse prioritize when teaching the patient?
A patient with a urinary tract infection is prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro). What potential side effect should the nurse prioritize when teaching the patient?
A nurse is reviewing the chart of a patient with a history of penicillin allergy. Which antibiotic prescription should the nurse question?
A nurse is reviewing the chart of a patient with a history of penicillin allergy. Which antibiotic prescription should the nurse question?
A patient is prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl) for C. difficile infection. What is the most important patient teaching point for this medication?
A patient is prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl) for C. difficile infection. What is the most important patient teaching point for this medication?
A nurse is monitoring a patient receiving aminoglycosides. Which findings should prompt the nurse to notify the healthcare provider?
A nurse is monitoring a patient receiving aminoglycosides. Which findings should prompt the nurse to notify the healthcare provider?
A nurse is administering vancomycin IV to a patient with MRSA. Which nursing action is most important to prevent complications associated with this medication?
A nurse is administering vancomycin IV to a patient with MRSA. Which nursing action is most important to prevent complications associated with this medication?
A patient on sulfonamides for a urinary tract infection develops a rash on their hands and mucous membranes. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A patient on sulfonamides for a urinary tract infection develops a rash on their hands and mucous membranes. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A nurse is preparing to administer cephalosporins to a patient with a known history of penicillin allergy. What is the best nursing action?
A nurse is preparing to administer cephalosporins to a patient with a known history of penicillin allergy. What is the best nursing action?
. A patient prescribed tetracycline is receiving education about the medication. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
. A patient prescribed tetracycline is receiving education about the medication. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A patient receiving gentamicin is being monitored for adverse effects. Which findings should the nurse report immediately?
A patient receiving gentamicin is being monitored for adverse effects. Which findings should the nurse report immediately?
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of metronidazole (Flagyl) for a C. difficile infection. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of metronidazole (Flagyl) for a C. difficile infection. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A patient taking ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection reports heel pain. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A patient taking ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection reports heel pain. What is the nurse’s priority action?
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