A patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia after complaining of high fever and shortness of breath. The patient was not able to produce sputum for a culture. The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order

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Question 1 of 5

A patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia after complaining of high fever and shortness of breath. The patient was not able to produce sputum for a culture. The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Broad-spectrum antibiotics treat unknown organisms when culture isn't available.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is teaching a patient about taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Extra sodium and calcium aren't needed, indicating misunderstanding requiring more teaching.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement about chloride reabsorption is true?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Chloride can be reabsorbed via multiple mechanisms, including passive and active processes.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse reviews the urinalysis of a client and notes the presence of glucose. Which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Glucose in urine suggests high blood sugar; checking capillary glucose is the best step.

Question 5 of 5

After delegating care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for a client who is prescribed habit training to manage incontinence, a nurse evaluates the UAP's understanding. Which action indicates the UAP needs additional teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Using briefs undermines habit training; UAP needs retraining on this method.

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