A nurse is working in an ambulatory care setting that involves ...

[stephzh]

A nurse is working in an ambulatory care setting that involves seeing clients with infections that require treatment. Which of the following would be important for the nurse to assess in these clients? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Client's use of self-remedies
  B) Review of lab results
  C) Vital signs
  D) Client's symptoms
  E) Client's general appearance

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a client with diabetes who is receiving sulfonamides. The nurse counsels the client about the increased risk of hypoglycemia, especially if the client is taking which of the following medications? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Tolbutamide (Orinase)
  B) Lisinopril (Prinivil)
  C) Simvastatin (Zocor)
  D) Losartan (Cozaar)
  E) Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
When assessing a client who may have an infection, the nurse should gather information about the client's general appearance; vital signs; symptoms, including the length of time the client has been experiencing them; and any self-remedies used. In addition, the nurse should review the results of any laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, E
Feedback:
Sulfonamides may inhibit the hepatic metabolism of the oral hypoglycemic drugs tolbutamide (Orinase) and chlorpropamide (Diabinese). Elderly clients may be especially sensitive to this reaction. Lisinopril, simvastatin, and losartan are used for cardiac conditions.

[stephzh]

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