Answer to Question 1
Ans: C
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Antibiotics can disrupt the normal flora (nonpathogenic bacteria in the bowel), causing a secondary infection or superinfection. This new infection is superimposed on the original infection. The destruction of large numbers of nonpathogenic bacteria (normal flora) by the antibiotic alters the chemical environment. This allows uncontrolled growth of bacteria or fungal microorganisms that are not affected by the antibiotic being administered. It has nothing to do with the drug's effectiveness or the original infection being cleared.
Answer to Question 2
Ans: A, C, D, E
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It is important for the nurse to report any adverse reaction to the physician prior to administering the next dose, but the nurse should notify the physician immediately if respiratory difficulty, hypersensitivity reaction, severe diarrhea, or a decided drop in blood pressure occurs.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Electroencephalography (EEG). To perform the EEG, electrodes attached to the patient’s head pick up
Positioning the Patient in the Supine Position
Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient.