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Mimi

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The nurse is providing education to a patient who is being discharged home on antibiotic therapy. Which of the following statement(s) by the patient indicates further education is needed? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. I should take antibiotics every time I am sick.
  b. I should take all antibiotics as prescribed.
  c. I should save all unused antibiotics.
  d. I should stop taking antibiotics when I feel better.

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for an elderly patient. The nurse recognizes the patient is at risk for respiratory infections based on which factors? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Decreased cough reflex
  b. Decreased lung elasticity
  c. Increased activity of the cilia
  d. Abnormal swallowing reflex
  e. Increased sputum production


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joneynes

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
The overuse of antibiotics and inappropriate use, such as not completing prescriptions and sharing antibiotics, has led to increased resistance. Taking antibiotics as prescribed helps to ensure the infection will be treated correctly.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
The elderly are at an increased risk for respiratory infections as a result of decreased cough reflex, decreased elastic recoil of the lungs, decreased activity of the cilia, and abnormal swallowing reflex. They do not generally have increased sputum production.


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

Joy Chen

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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