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When teaching a client about preventing Otitis Externa, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped swab daily.
- B. Place earplugs in the ears when sleeping at night.
- C. Use a cool water irrigation solution to remove earwax.
- D. Tip the head to the side to remove water from the ears after showering.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A client has a new prescription for Etanercept for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. I will need to get my blood drawn periodically while on this medication.
- B. I should stop taking this medication if I develop a rash.
- C. I will need to limit my alcohol intake to no more than one drink per week.
- D. I should self-administer this medication subcutaneously.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client with HIV is starting therapy with zidovudine. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
- A. Fatigue
- B. Blurred vision
- C. Ringing in the ears
- D. Constipation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client's plasma Lithium level is 2.1 mEq/L. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
- A. Perform immediate gastric lavage.
- B. Prepare the client for hemodialysis.
- C. Administer an additional oral dose of lithium.
- D. Request a stat repeat of the laboratory test.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
When teaching a client with a new prescription for Ramelteon, which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
- A. Baked potato
- B. Fried chicken
- C. Whole-grain bread
- D. Citrus fruits
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Fried chicken. High-fat foods, like fried chicken, can delay the absorption of Ramelteon. It is important for the client to avoid such foods to ensure the medication's effectiveness. Baked potato, whole-grain bread, and citrus fruits do not have a significant interaction with Ramelteon and can be consumed safely while taking the medication.
A client has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Take this medication at bedtime.
- B. Take this medication with food.
- C. Take this medication on an empty stomach in the morning.
- D. Take this medication with an antacid.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.