Author Question: A nurse is planning a discussion of emergency preparedness with newly hired nurses. Which events ... (Read 66 times)

sc00by25 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is planning a discussion of emergency preparedness with newly hired nurses. Which events would this nurse use as historical examples of terrorism? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. The death of a patient in a Dallas, Texas, hospital was confirmed to be due to the Ebola virus.
2. Many people died as a result of sarin gas exposure in a Tokyo subway.
3. Twenty-two confirmed or suspected cases of anthrax infection occurred as a result of the bacillus being sent through U.S. mail.
4. There is typically a marked increase in overdoses during winter holidays.
5. More people are contracting H1N1 avian influenza.

Question 2

The patient is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse has completed dietary education and evaluates that the patient needs additional education when the patient makes which statement?

1. I am really happy that I can have my cranberry juice.
2. Thank goodness I can still have my orange juice and bananas for breakfast.
3. I need an apple a day to stay regular; I'm glad I can still have this.
4. I am German, so I could not give up my cabbage and mushrooms.

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The patient had been exposed to Ebola while traveling overseas. No bioterrorism was suspected.
Rationale 2: The release of sarin gas was determined to be intentional and was called an act of terrorism.
Rationale 3: The exposure of persons to anthrax via contaminated mail was determined to be an act of domestic terrorism.
Rationale 4: The increase in overdoses is typically due to holiday strain put on persons with fragile mental health.
Rationale 5: As far as is known, H1N1 avian influenza's crossover to humans is related to natural mutations.

Global Rationale: The release of sarin gas was determined to be intentional and was called an act of terrorism. The exposure of persons to anthrax via contaminated mail was determined to be an act of domestic terrorism. The patient had been exposed to Ebola while traveling overseas. No bioterrorism was suspected. The increase in overdoses is typically due to holiday strain put on persons with fragile mental health. As far as is known, H1N1 avian influenza's crossover to humans is related to natural mutations.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Cranberries are low in potassium and are not contraindicated with a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Rationale 2: Orange juice and bananas are high in potassium and are contraindicated with a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Rationale 3: Apples are low in potassium and are not contraindicated with a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Rationale 4: Cabbage and mushrooms are low in potassium and are not contraindicated with a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Global Rationale: Orange juice and bananas are high in potassium and are contraindicated with a potassium-sparing diuretic. Cranberries are low in potassium and are not contraindicated with a potassium-sparing diuretic. Cabbage and mushrooms are low in potassium and are not contraindicated with a potassium-sparing diuretic. Apples are low in potassium and are not contraindicated with a potassium-sparing diuretic.