This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient taking metronidazole for asymptomatic intestinal amebiasis comments to a nurse, My hands ... (Read 23 times)

lindiwe

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 577
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient taking metronidazole for asymptomatic intestinal amebiasis comments to a nurse, My hands and feel have been falling asleep a lot. The nurse should:
 
  1. inform the patient that numbness is a common and reversible side effect of the drug.
  2. encourage the patient to move the hands and feet frequently to improve circulation.
  3. stress the need to avoid constrictive clothing and crossing the legs.
  4. withhold the drug and notify the prescriber.

Question 2

Quinine is prescribed for a woman with malaria. Before administering the first dose, which question should the nurse ask the patient?
 
  1. Have you ever been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?
  2. Is there any chance you are pregnant?
  3. Do you have a Jewish heritage?
  4. At what age did menstruation begin for you?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

AmberC1996

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2


lindiwe

  • Member
  • Posts: 577
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

yeungji

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress
Create a soapy lather with the hands and spread the soap up to the elbows. Liquid soap is preferred. ... Create a soapy lather with the hands and spread the soap up to the elbows. Liquid soap is preferred. ...
Helgeson Company has identified the following items for possible inclusion when taking a ... Helgeson Company has identified the following items for possible inclusion when taking a ...
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ... A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...
Video: Kinetic parameters & Kinetic experiment

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library