A client is admitted with suspected pneumonia from the emergency department. The client went to the primary care provider a few days ago and shows the nurse the results of what the client calls an allergy test, as shown below:
What action by the nurse takes priority?
a.
Assess the client for possible items to which he or she is allergic.
b.
Call the primary care provider's office to request records.
c.
Immediately place the client on Airborne Precautions.
d.
Prepare to begin administration of intravenous antibiotics.
Question 2
A client is in the family medicine clinic reporting a dry, sore throat. The provider asks the nurse to assess for odynophagia. What assessment technique is most appropriate?
a. Ask the client what foods cause trouble swallowing.
b. Assess the client for pain when swallowing.
c. Determine if the client can swallow saliva. d.
Palpate the client's jaw while swallowing.
EMERGENCY TRAUMA ASSESSMENT MADE EASY
An X-ray showing pneumonia.
Removing the sheet from underneath the client.
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Lobar pneumonia
Client is positioned