The nurse is planning care for an older client who has been ...

[hbsimmons88]

The nurse is planning care for an older client who has been admitted for influenza. The nurse plans to monitor this client closely for:
 
  1. renal failure.
  2. green or rust-colored sputum.
  3. anorexia.
  4. decreasing body temperature.

Question 2

A client with rhinitis asks the nurse for a prescription for oxymetazoline (Afrin) to help with the swelling in the nose. Before asking the doctor for the prescription, the nurse should assess the client for:
 
  1. normal kidney function.
  2. presence of chest petechiae.
  3. abdominal pain.
  4. hypertension.

[Danny Ewald]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Renal failure is not considered a potential complication of the flu.
2. The older client should be monitored closely for symptoms of pneumonia, which could include green or rust-colored sputum.
3. Anorexia is expected in the client who has influenza.
4. The older client who is experiencing complication from influenza will likely have an increased body temperature.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. Afrin does not have a systemic effect on the kidneys.
2. Afrin does not cause petechiae.
3. Abdominal pain is irrelevant for this medication.
4. Afrin causes constriction of blood vessels, which can cause problems for the hypertensive client.

[hbsimmons88]

Great answer, keep it coming

[jackie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it