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casperchen82

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A pediatric client is receiving IV antibiotics for the treatment of a Staphylococcus aureus infection. Which nursing interventions are appropriate when providing care to this client?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Encourage adequate fluid intake.
  B) Monitor for allergic reaction.
  C) Assess renal and liver function.
  D) Obtain a baseline electrocardiogram.
  E) Monitor vital signs.

Question 2

The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing a reaction to a specific antigen. Which laboratory result supports the conclusion made by the nurse?
 
  A) Indirect Coombs' showing no agglutination
  B) Patch test with a 1-inch area of erythema
  C) 2 eosinophils in the WBC count
  D) Rh antigen with negative results



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B, C, E

Nursing interventions to support antibiotic therapy include encouraging an adequate fluid intake, monitoring for manifestations of an allergic reaction, assessing renal and hepatic function, and assessing vital signs. A baseline electrocardiogram is appropriate for antimalarial medication.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

An area of erythema after a patch test indicates a positive response to a specific antigen. Indirect Coombs' test detects the presence of circulating antibodies against RBCs. No agglutination is considered a normal finding. An eosinophil count of 2 is within the normal range. An Rh antigen with a negative result indicates that the client does not carry the antigen and is not an indicator of a reaction to a specific antigen.




casperchen82

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


amandanbreshears

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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