Author Question: A patient who has traveled to an area when Ebola is present is hospitalized with fever and malaise. ... (Read 140 times)

deesands · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient who has traveled to an area when Ebola is present is hospitalized with fever and malaise. The nurse anticipates this patient will be considered potentially infected for the length of the ______ day incubation period. Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A patient with chronic kidney failure is taking a loop diuretic. The nurse will advise the patient to take the drug

1. with food.
2. in the morning.
3. at bedtime.
4. in the late afternoon.

mathjasmine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

21
Rationale: The incubation period for Ebola is 21 days.
Global Rationale: The incubation period for Ebola is 21 days.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale 1: The medication does not need to be given with food.
Rationale 2: It is best to take loop diuretics in the morning, since they increase urine flow, which could lead to sleep disruption.
Rationale 3: Taking a loop diuretic at bedtime will cause nighttime urination and interfere with sleep.
Rationale 4: Late afternoon is too late, since the drug will increase urine flow.
Global Rationale: It is best to take loop diuretics in the morning, since they increase urine flow, which could lead to sleep disruption. The medication does not need to be given with food. Taking a loop diuretic at bedtime will cause nighttime urination and interfere with sleep. Late afternoon is too late, since the drug will increase urine flow.