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jasdeep_brar

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A young adult patient who is receiving antibiotics for an infected leg wound has a temperature of 101.8 F (38.7 C). Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Apply a cooling blanket.
  b. Notify the health care provider.
  c. Give the prescribed PRN aspirin (Ascriptin) 650 mg.
  d. Check the patient's oral temperature again in 4 hours.

Question 2

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has been taking corticosteroids for 11 months. Which nursing action is most likely to detect early signs of infection in this patient?
 
  a. Monitor white blood cell count.
  b. Check the skin for areas of redness.
  c. Check the temperature every 2 hours.
  d. Ask about fatigue or feelings of malaise.


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

ANS: D
Mild to moderate temperature elevations (less than 103 F) do not harm the young adult patient and may benefit host defense mechanisms. The nurse should continue to monitor the temperature. Antipyretics are not indicated unless the patient is complaining of fever-related symptoms. There is no need to notify the patient's health care provider or to use a cooling blanket for a moderate temperature elevation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Common clinical manifestations of inflammation and infection are frequently not present when patients receive immunosuppressive medications. The earliest manifestation of an infection may be just not feeling well.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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