The physician has ordered antibiotics and laboratory tests for a ...

[joesmith1212]

The physician has ordered antibiotics and laboratory tests for a client experiencing pneumonia. Before administering the first dose of antibiotics, the nurse ensures that:
 
  1. blood and sputum cultures have been obtained.
  2. the client has voided.
  3. the client is not experiencing vomiting.
  4. the client has no visitors.

Question 2

client who is diagnosed with rubeola is being admitted to the unit. The nurse should prepare the room for:
 
  1. standard precautions.
  2. negative air pressure.
  3. contact precautions.
  4. a bathroom outside the room.

[nixon_s]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. The nurse does not want to give the antibiotic before cultures have been drawn, as the antibiotics could alter the results of the cultures.
2. There is no need for the client to void first.
3. While in the hospital, antibiotics are usually given IV or IM.
4. The client may have visitors during treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Rubeola is an airborne transmission, and precautions must prevent the disease from entering the air of the unit.
2. The client with rubeola is placed in a negative pressure room so that air flows inward, not outward.
3. Contact precautions are used for clients with wound infections.
4. Clients with airborne infections must have a private bathroom in the room.