Mrs. Thornton is a 56-year-old patient who has recently become postmenopausal. She told the nurse that ever since she had gone through menopause she noticed that she was getting more urinary tract infections.
What is the best response from the nurse? A. As we go through menopause, the lining of the urethra becomes more susceptible to infections.
B. Why don't you ask your health care provider for some antibiotics to keep on hand.
C. That must be frustrating.
D. I'm not looking forward to going through menopause.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient who had an appendectomy 48 hours ago. On physical assessment the nurse notices that the wound looks red and swollen. The patient's white blood cell count is increased. The nurse should:
A. start antibiotics.
B. notify the physician or health care provider.
C. document the findings and reassess in 4 hours.
D. place the patient on strict isolation regimen.
Nurse opens sterile package
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Patient registration form.
A patient examination room should be simple and efficiently designed.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
The nurse begins the general survey