Author Question: A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing an allergic reaction to peanuts. Which of the ... (Read 105 times)

rayancarla1 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing an allergic reaction to peanuts. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse look for in this client?

A) Swelling of the lips and throat
B) Paroxysms of dyspnea
C) Bluish skin coloration
D) Profuse perspiration

Question 2

The nurse tells the client it is very important not to take any leftover antimicrobial medication for a new onset sore throat even though the client said it helped last time with the sore throat.

What is the best response by the nurse to the client about the reason for not taking leftover antimicrobial medication? A) To prevent healthcare associated infections
B) To prevent transmission of infection to others in the family
C) To avoid development of resistant strains of microorganism
D) To prevent an epidemic of the infection

Chocorrol77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The nurse should assess for nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and tenderness, swelling of the lips and throat, itching of the palate, rhinoconjunctivitis, sneezing, wheezing, urticaria, and migraine headaches. Bronchial asthma is characterized by recurring paroxysms of dyspnea of the wheezing type. Other signs and symptoms of bronchial asthma include profuse perspiration, increased respiration, and bluish skin discoloration.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
A nurse caring for the client informs the client not to take leftover medication to avoid development of resistant strains of microorganisms. An incomplete antimicrobial drug therapy allows strong bacteria to survive, giving rise to bacteria that are resistant to the specific antibiotic. Healthcare-associated infections are infections contracted when the client is receiving treatment somewhere in the healthcare system. Incomplete antimicrobial drug therapy may not lead to transmission of the infection to others nor cause an epidemic of the disease.