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Zoey63294 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which order should the nurse anticipate on a standard order for community-acquired pneumonia as a result of evidence-based practice research?

a. Administration of antibiotics ASAP
b. Obtain blood cultures prior to antibiotic administration
c. Obtain blood gases
d. Admit patient to an intensive care unit

Question 2

Some factors that affect the success of an educational session for patients are listed here. Which does not necessarily belong?

a. Environment c. Nurse's education
b. Patient condition d. Topic to be learned

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

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A This should occur with 4 hours of admission but after blood cultures are drawn.
B Blood cultures must be obtained prior to the administration of antibiotics.
C This is not a standard of care for CAP.
D This is not a standard of care for CAP.

Answer to Question 2

D
Some elements that are critical to the success or failure of a patient educational session are the
environment, patient's condition, the nurse's education, and communication skills.