A client with otitis media is ordered to receive amoxicillin (Amoxil). The client discloses to the nurse that she is allergic to penicillin. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?
a. Notify the healthcare provider that the client is allergic to penicillin.
b. Encourage the client to take the dose under close monitoring.
c. Administer half of the amoxicillin dose under supervision.
d. Report the amoxicillin order to the supervisor.
Question 2
When antibacterials are prescribed for the treatment of an infection and a culture is ordered, what should happen next?
a. The initial dose of the antibiotic should be given before the culture is taken.
b. The culture should be taken before the initial dose of the antibiotic is given.
c. The culture should be taken any time after the antibiotic therapy begins.
d. The culture may be taken at any time before or during antibiotic therapy.
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
Use a step stool to help an infirm client get on and off the table.
Sample client goals from the Wellness Massage Pyramid.
Positioning the client
Testing patellar reflex, client in a sitting position
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