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ap345

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A client diagnosed with a hemothorax has had a chest tube inserted and attached to a portable water-seal drainage system. Which of the following interventions would be inappropriate for this client?
 
  1. Clamp the tubing when ambulating.
  2. Date and mark the amount of drainage in the collection chamber every shift.
  3. Monitor the suction chamber for continuous bubbling.
  4. Watch the water-seal chamber for fluctuation.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with a lung abscess is being prescribed antibiotic therapy. Which of the following medications would be indicated if this client has a history of penicillin allergy?
 
  1. Metronidazole
  2. Clindamycin
  3. Ampicillin
  4. Steroid


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katieost

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The chest tube should not be clamped or raised above the chest when ambulating. All other options are appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

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Clients allergic to penicillin are often given clindamycin since this medication is not part of the penicillin family. Metronidazole and ampicillin should not be administered to this client. Steroid is not an antibiotic.


ap345

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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