The student nurse has assisted with providing discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with pneumonia. Which of the following statements made by the client would suggest that further instruction is needed?
A) I will get the pneumococcal vaccine every fall.
B) I will get the pneumococcal vaccine as soon as I recover from this pneumonia.
C) I will get the influenza vaccine every year.
D) I can't get the influenza vaccine due to my allergy to eggs.
Question 2
An older patient with osteoarthritis is prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain. What should the nurse teach the patient about this medication?
1. Excessive acetaminophen can cause gastrointestinal irritation.
2. Taking acetaminophen around-the-clock will slow the progression of osteoarthritis.
3. Acetaminophen cannot be used with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
4. The maximum amount of acetaminophen should not exceed 4 grams in a 24-hour period.
Nursing Student
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Nursing student will find it funny
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Client and therapist positioning for foot reflexology.
Position the client