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washai

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An HIV-infected patient asks, Why do you have to wear gloves to dress the wound on my foot? I thought blood was the only thing you had to be careful with. Which represents what the nurse will tell the patient?
 
  a. I don't know; I just put them on.
  b. Everyone wears gloves in the hospital.
  c. Your wound is draining clear fluid.
  d. I don't know; the wound is dry.

Question 2

A sulfonamide, Bactrim, is ordered for a patient with a urinary tract infection. What should the nurse teach the patient to do while taking this medication?
 
  a. Drink large amounts of water with this medication.
  b. Take the medication on a full stomach.
  c. Take the medication at night before going to bed.
  d. Drink milk when taking the medication.


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sultansheikh

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

ANS: C
It is necessary to avoid exposure to lesions and body fluids.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
To prevent crystals in the urine, the patient should be told to drink large amounts of water while taking this medication.


washai

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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

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