Answer to Question 1
ANS: A
Gentamicin is nephrotoxic, and sufficient amounts can be absorbed through burn wounds to affect kidney function. Any client receiving gentamicin by any route should have kidney function monitored. Topical gentamicin will not affect the red blood cell count or the sodium or magnesium levels.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
These manifestations are consistent with moderated carbon monoxide poisoning. This client is at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning because he or she was in a fire in an enclosed space. The other options will not provide information related to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
Nurse opens sterile package
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