A nurse is admitting a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take?
Monitor vital signs at least every 4 hr.
Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
Change the client's linens three times a day.
Place the client in a room with negative airflow.
The Correct Answer is A
A. Frequent vitals monitoring to allow for early detection of infection. Clients with neutropenia are at increased risk of infections.
B. Indwelling catheter and other devices should be avoided in individuals with neutropenia die to risk of sepsis.
C. Changing the client’s linen is important. However, doing it 3 times a day is not necessary.
D. Clients should be placed in a positive airflow room to prevent contracting infections from infected persons
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Clients with nephrotic syndrome should have low to normal protein diet. This is because high protein diet damages the nephrons worsening the renal insufficiency in nephrotic syndrome.
High potassium, phosphorus diet is not recommended
Adequate carbohydrate intake is key.
Correct Answer is ["C","D","E","G"]
Explanation
The blood pressure is elevated. This may indicate a compensatory mechanism to try increases myocardial perfusion. However, this increases the oxygen demand worsening the condition.
Pain level of 7 indicates severe pain typical of acute coronary syndrome. The pain may worsen the extent of ischemia and hence morphine should be administered immediately
ECG findings are typical for myocardial infarction and intervention is key to prevent further myocardial damage.
Troponin levels are elevated due to damage of myocardium
Blood sugar level, bowel sounds and lung sounds are normal and therefore, requires no intervention.
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