Practice Question
Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole BID for 7 days is prescribed for a client who has a UTI caused by E.coli. The nurse instructs the client to:
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
take the antibiotic for the full 7 days, even if symptoms improve in a few days
Rationale:
- Completing the entire 7-day course of antibiotics is essential in treating a urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by E. coli to ensure complete bacterial eradication and to prevent resistance development.
- Even if symptoms improve early, residual bacteria may persist and multiply if the full course is not completed, leading to recurrence or a more severe infection.
- Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is effective against most E. coli strains, but adherence to the full treatment schedule is necessary to maintain its effectiveness.
- This is a cornerstone of antimicrobial stewardship.👍
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While obtaining a nursing history from a client with inflammatory bowel disease, the nurse recognizes that the client most likely has ulcerative colitis rather than Crohn's disease when the client reports experiencing:
Answer Choices:
A. the onset of the disease at age 19.
B. intermittent abdominal pain and cramping.
C. weight loss.
D. bloody diarrhea 15-20 times per day.
The nurse is teaching the client about successful strategies for weight loss. Which would the nurse include? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Answer Choices:
A. Check weight daily
B. Join a support group
C. Use large, yellow plates
D. Keep a food diary
E. Eat quickly and leave the table
The nurse assesses a client admitted four hours ago with a diagnosis of diverticulitis. Which clinical manifestation must be reported immediately to the physician?
Answer Choices:
A. Temperature- 101.2
B. Bowel sounds change from normoactive to absent
C. Left lower quadrant discomfort
D. WBC count is slightly elevated
The client has a possible diagnosis of appendicitis. On physical examination, the nurse should assess for tenderness on palpation at McBurney's point, located at which pictured site?
Answer Choices:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
The client has lived with ulcerative colitis for close to 15 years and has learned to manage it very well. At this point in time, the nurse's discussion with the client about this disease should have a primary focus on which question?
Answer Choices:
A. "How are you managing stressful situations?"
B. "Have you made an appointment for your annual colonoscopy?"
C. "Are you taking your medications regularly?
D. "Are you getting enough rest?"
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4