Author Question: The nurse is preparing to instruct a patient with hypersensitivity reactions to bee stings. What ... (Read 45 times)

natalie2426 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is preparing to instruct a patient with hypersensitivity reactions to bee stings. What should the nurse include in this teaching?

Select all that apply.
1. Wear a Medic-alert bracelet identifying the allergy at all times.
2. Carry an epinephrine pen at all times.
3. Wear long-sleeved clothing while outdoors.
4. Minimize exposure by staying indoors.
5. Take an antihistamine prior to going outdoors.

Question 2

When considering guidelines for safer sex teaching, how should the nurse rank the risk for HIV transmission from highest to lowest?

Choice 1. heterosexual intercourse between partners using latex condoms
Choice 2. abstinence
Choice 3. monogamous sex between partners who are both ELISA and Western Blot negative
Choice 4. anal intercourse between partners using latex condoms

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

This patient should wear a Medic-alert bracelet identifying allergy, carry an epinephrine pen at all times, and wear long sleeves while outdoors. It is not necessary for the patient to stay indoors or take an antihistamine prior to going outside.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4, 1, 3, 2

Anal intercourse is damaging to sensitive tissues, thereby increasing trauma and risk of transmission. Heterosexual intercourse between partners using latex condoms is the second riskiest behavior of these choices. Monogamous sex between partners who are both ELISA and Western Blot negative still carries some small risk. Abstinence is the safest practice.