Author Question: The patient is receiving vaginal suppositories for a vaginal infection. Which assessment finding by ... (Read 41 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The patient is receiving vaginal suppositories for a vaginal infection. Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates a desired outcome of the treatment?

a. The patient reports pruritus and burning.
b. The vaginal walls are bright red in color.
c. White curdlike patches appear on the vaginal walls.
d. Vaginal discharge the same color of the medication is noted.

Question 2

A patient is admitted to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. The patient is unconscious and has a broken jaw, a broken nose, and facial lacerations.

The patient's breath sounds are diminished, and the health care provider suspects atelectasis. Frequent suctioning is required to clear the airway. Oxygen saturation levels range from 70 to 75. The nurse recognizes that this patient most likely will have which type of ventilatory device ordered?
a. CPAP
b. BiPAP
c. Nasal cannula
d. Mechanical ventilation

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Some vaginal discharge that is the same color as the medication is an expected outcome after vaginal instillation. Local pruritus and burning indicate inflammation or infection and is an unexpected outcome. Bright red vaginal walls or white curdlike patches are signs of a possible yeast infection.

Answer to Question 2

D
Noninvasive ventilation, including CPAP and BiPAP, is contraindicated in cardiac or respiratory arrest, nonrespiratory organ failure, facial surgery or trauma, inability to protect the airway and/or high risk for aspiration, and inability to clear secretions. A nasal cannula cannot be used with nasal obstruction from a broken nose.