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cnetterville

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A client has been prescribed penicillin (penicillin G). Which serious adverse effect will the nurse monitor for upon assessment?
 
  1. Bradycardia
  2. Hemorrhage
  3. Anaphylaxis
  4. Tachycardia

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a superinfection. What signs and symptoms does the nurse expect upon assessment of the client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Diarrhea
  2. Epistaxis
  3. Headache
  4. Bladder pain
  5. Vaginal discharge



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The most serious adverse effect is anaphylaxis.
Rationale 2: The most serious adverse effect is anaphylaxis.
Rationale 3: Anaphylaxis is the most serious adverse effect, although its incidence is very low.
Rationale 4: The most serious adverse effect is anaphylaxis.

Global Rationale: Anaphylaxis is the most serious adverse effect, although its incidence is very low. Bradycardia, hemorrhage, and tachycardia are all adverse effects that can occur, but anaphylaxis is the most serious.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges.
Rationale 2:Epistaxis or nose bleeding is not associated with superinfections.
Rationale 3:Headaches are not signs and symptoms of superinfections.
Rationale 4:Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges.
Rationale 5: Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges.

Global Rationale: Signs and symptoms of a superinfection can include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges. Headache and epistaxis are not symptoms of superinfection.




cnetterville

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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