Author Question: A new mother becomes anxious and restless when her newborn is brought to her hospital room. The ... (Read 67 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A new mother becomes anxious and restless when her newborn is brought to her hospital room. The nurse would focus on which of the following as a priority concern with the client at this time?

1. change in self-identity
2. change in role performance
3. feelings of inadequacy
4. feelings of worthlessness

Question 2

A client is receiving IV vancomycin for the treatment of Clostridium difficile. The nurse understands that the client who develops flushing, tachycardia, and hypotension during the infusion of vancomycin is experiencing which of the following?

1. Ototoxicity effect
2. Superinfection
3. Red man syndrome
4. Hives.

Yixagurpuldink · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

3. Red man syndrome

Rationale:
Vancomycin inhibits cell wall synthesis and is used for serious infections. It is only effective against gram-positive bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. The nurse should infuse this medication slowly over 60 minutes or more to avoid red man syndrome. The syndrome is characterized by erythematous rash, flushing, tachycardia, and hypotension. Clients can become dizzy and agitated.