The practical nurse (PN) administers an antibiotic to a client with a respiratory tract infection. To evaluate the medication's effectiveness, which laboratory values should the PN monitor? (Select all that apply.)

AWhite blood cell count.

Capillary glucose.

Sputum culture and sensitivity.

Prothrombin time.

Urinalysis.

Serum potassium

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C

A.   Monitoring the white blood cell count helps assess the body's response to the infection and the effectiveness of the antibiotic treatment.
B.   Capillary glucose monitoring is typically associated with diabetes management and might not directly reflect antibiotic effectiveness in a respiratory tract infection.
C.   Sputum culture and sensitivity assist in identifying the specific organism causing the respiratory tract infection and determining antibiotic effectiveness.
D.   Prothrombin time is more related to clotting factors and might not directly reflect antibiotic effectiveness in a respiratory tract infection.
E.   Urinalysis might not directly reflect the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment for a respiratory tract infection.
F.   Serum potassium might not directly reflect the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment for a respiratory tract infection.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Eating green leafy vegetables high in vitamin K can interfere with the action of certain anticoagulants; however, it's not the primary instruction given post-cardioversion.
B. Using an electric razor helps prevent cuts and bleeding, which can be more significant due to anticoagulant therapy.
C. Doubling the dose after a missed dose is incorrect and potentially dangerous.

D. Taking the medication before meals might not be the primary concern regarding anticoagulant use.

A. Determine the means by which residents will be evacuated. B. Close all fire doors and the doors to all the residents' rooms. C. Assist any wandering residents back to their rooms. D. Offer comfort and reassurance to distraught residents.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Determining the means of evacuation requires understanding the facility's evacuation protocols, coordinating with authorities, and ensuring the safety of residents, which typically falls under the responsibility of the nursing staff, including the practical nurse (PN).
B. Closing fire doors and residents' room doors can be part of fire safety protocols and may involve the immediate safety response handled by both nursing staff and facility personnel.
C. Assisting wandering residents and offering comfort and reassurance to distraught residents can be tasks shared among nursing and support staff to ensure resident safety and well-being during an emergency situation.

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