A nurse is assisting with the care of a newly-admitted client who has acute osteomyelitis.

Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to implement?

Antipyretic therapy.

Antibiotic therapy.

Optimal nutrition and hydration.

Surgical debridement of necrotic tissue.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

The priority intervention for a newly-admitted client who has acute osteomyelitis is antibiotic therapy.

Choice A is incorrect because antipyretic therapy is not the priority intervention.
Choice C is incorrect because optimal nutrition and hydration are not the priority intervention.
Choice D is incorrect because surgical debridement of necrotic tissue is not the priority intervention.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

During the first trimester of pregnancy, many women experience increased urination.
The amount of blood in your body increases during pregnancy, causing your kidneys to process extra fluid that ends up in your bladder.
Choice A, Supine hypotension, is incorrect because it refers to a condition that can occur later in pregnancy when a woman lies on her back and the weight of the uterus compresses major blood vessels.
Choice B, Heartburn, is incorrect because it is more commonly experienced later in pregnancy.
Choice C, Constipation, is incorrect because it is more commonly experienced later in pregnancy.

A. 20% to 25%. B. 40% to 45%. C. 50% to 55%. D. 30% to 35%.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Blood volume increases significantly within the first few weeks of gestation and increases progressively throughout the pregnancy.
The total blood volume increase varies from 20% to 100% above prepregnancy levels, usually close to 45%1.
Choice A is incorrect because the increase is usually close to 45%, not 20% to 25%.
Choice C is incorrect because the increase is usually close to 45%, not 50% to 55%.
Choice D is incorrect because the increase is usually close to 45%, not 30% to 35%.

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A nurse is assisting with the care of a newly-admitted client who has acute osteomyelitis.

Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to implement?