Author Question: The nurse is working in a flu immunization clinic. Which situation would require a postponement of ... (Read 34 times)

ENagel · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is working in a flu immunization clinic. Which situation would require a postponement of immunization?

a. A patient has a history of asthma.
b. A patient takes herbal remedies such as valerian and Ginkgo biloba daily.
c. A patient has a history of poorly con-trolled diabetes.
d. A patient received immune globulin 2 weeks ago.

Question 2

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a patient who is scheduled for a needle biopsy of the breast. Which statement(s) demonstrate(s) a need for further preoperative teaching? (Select all that apply.)

a. This procedure will help the doctor de-termine if I have breast cancer.
b. I will most likely have general anesthesia since this is a painful procedure.
c. The surgeon will need to perform this procedure within the next 24 to 48 hours.
d. I will have less breast pain after having this procedure performed.
e. I will not require any further treatment after this procedure is performed.

bbburns21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Immune globulin will decrease the immune response to the vaccine, rendering it useless. Asthma, Ginkgo biloba, and uncontrolled diabetes do not prevent an individual from receiving a flu immunization.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D, E
A needle breast biopsy is a diagnostic procedure that is used to determine if cancer cells are present. This procedure typically requires only a local or regional anesthetic; procedures that must be performed within 24 to 48 hours are considered urgent procedures for immediate life-threatening conditions; indicating that less pain will be experienced describes a palliative procedure; and indicating that less breast pain will occur describes a curative procedure.