A patient undergoing treatment for a recurrent UTI is placed on nitrofurantoin. Which component of the patient's history would concern the nurse?
a. Creatinine clearance 35
b. Allergy to penicillins
c. Hemoglobin 12.5
d. A history of corrected ureteral stricture
Question 2
A nurse is stuck in the elevator with an anxious patient who fears that no one will know they are stuck, even though the nurse has pushed the emergency button. The patient becomes hysterical, with respirations of 48/minute.
The nurse attempts to reassure the patient, but the patient is in-consolable. The nurse should anticipate the patient will manifest symptoms of which of the fol-lowing acid-base alterations? a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Respiratory alkalosis
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Electroencephalography (EEG). To perform the EEG, electrodes attached to the patient’s head pick up
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Patient having glaucoma test.
Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.