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A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia

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The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client and their caregiver. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Adjust the oxygen flow rate as needed to ease breathing.

Antibiotic therapy should be taken for 10 days.

Store the oxygen cylinder wrench with the oxygen tank.

Ensure the oxygen delivery system is at least 8 feet from any heat source.

Steroid medication should be taken in the morning.

Antibiotic medication can be taken with or without food.

The steroid dose will decrease each day.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C

A.   Adjusting the oxygen flow rate helps maintain adequate oxygen levels, especially during exertion or increased dyspnea.
B.   The antibiotics were discontinued on Day 4, so the duration of antibiotic therapy is not 10 days.
C.   Storing the wrench with the oxygen tank ensures that it's readily available to adjust or replace the tank.
D.   Placing the oxygen delivery system away from heat sources helps prevent potential fire hazards.
E. There is no specifications on the time to take steroid medications
F.   The specific instructions for taking the antibiotics weren't provided in the scenario.
G.   The scenario doesn't specify a decreasing dose regimen for the steroid medication.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. An intravenous pyelogram is a diagnostic test that uses an injection of contrast material to evaluate the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. A bowel cleansing is not necessary.
B. This is important in ensuring that the metal objects do not interfere with the images.
C. Administering oral contrast might be used in other imaging procedures, but for an IVP, the contrast is typically injected, not given orally.
D. Monitoring for pain in the suprapubic region could be an important assessment after the procedure, but it's not a preparatory action.

A. Prime the client's primary IV tubing with lactated Ringer's. B. Confirm the identity of the client with the blood bank technician. C. Check that the client has a small gauge IV catheter in place. D. Check the blood product's compatibility with the client's blood type.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Priming the IV tubing with lactated Ringer's isn't necessary for administering packed RBCs.
B. Confirming the client's identity with the blood bank technician is crucial but typically done before receiving the blood product.
C. Ensuring the client has a suitable IV catheter is important but isn't the priority before starting the infusion of packed RBCs.
D. Checking the blood product's compatibility with the client's blood type is critical to prevent adverse reactions before starting the infusion.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia

Exhibits

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client and their caregiver. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.