A client is admitted with suspected pneumonia from the emergency department. The client went to the primary care provider a few days ago and shows the nurse the results of what the client calls an allergy test, as shown below:
What action by the nurse takes priority?
a.
Assess the client for possible items to which he or she is allergic.
b.
Call the primary care provider's office to request records.
c.
Immediately place the client on Airborne Precautions.
d.
Prepare to begin administration of intravenous antibiotics.
Question 2
A client is in the family medicine clinic reporting a dry, sore throat. The provider asks the nurse to assess for odynophagia. What assessment technique is most appropriate?
a. Ask the client what foods cause trouble swallowing.
b. Assess the client for pain when swallowing.
c. Determine if the client can swallow saliva. d.
Palpate the client's jaw while swallowing.
Pneumonia
The medical assistant handles an emergency.
Drugs for Emergency Contraception and Pharmacologic Abortion
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
The client is positioned for the examination
Client’s view with visual field loss