Germinator
These are the hallmark manifestations of anaphylactic shock.
Vasodilation, Tachycardia, Flushing, Dyspnea
This is a priority intervention for a patient who is returning to your floor after just having a hip replacement.
Place a wedge pillow
This is when a "rebound reaction" can occur even after a patient has administered their epinephrine for anaphylaxis.
4-8 hours after
These types of nonpharamcologic measures are recommended to patients with fibromyalgia.
Stretching, Acupuncture, Tai Chi
This is the number one way (outside of abstinence) to prevent STIs.
Condoms
The CD4 count of an HIV patient has fallen to this level and when it has progressed to AIDS.
Less than 200
This is the cause of Gout.
Body's inability to metabolize purines.
This is a priority diagnostic assessment for an AIDS patient with suspected pneumonia.
Obtain sputum culture
This type of education is given to a patient with osteoporosis as a preventative and strengthening measure.
Engaging in weight-bearing activities
These are major nursing interventions for a patient with infectious diarrhea.
Hand Hygiene, Food Preparation, Standard Precautions
This type of education is given to a patient at discharge after an anaphylactic reaction to shrimp.
Keep your EpiPen on you!
This type of testing is most accurate and done for the diagnostic evaluation of Osteoporosis.
Bone Density Scan/DEXA Scan
This type of diagnostic test is done after the ELISA test to confirm diagnosis of HIV.
Western Blot Analysis
These are the three common manifestations of osteoarthritis.
Joint Discomfort, Joint Stiffness, Crepitus
The patient diagnosed with C. Diff may be placed on this type of precaution.
Contact
These are the first generation antihistamines.
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) & Atarax (Hydroxyzine)
These are the functions of the musculoskeletal system.
Serve as a framework to support to the body; Mobility; Protect vital organs; Movement; Keep the body warm.
This type of hypersensitive reaction is suspected if a patient receiving a blood transfusion suddenly becomes febrile, SOB, chills, and hypertensive.
Hemolytic Reaction
This is considered a late manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis.
Knuckle Deformity
The nurse may educate a patient to eat these types of foods to boost their immune system.
Organ Meats, Beans, Eggs
This type of complication is exhibited when an HIV patient experiences a progressive decline in cognitive, behavioral, and motor functions.
HIV Encephalopathy
This type of hand deformity is noted when the 4th and 5th fingers are shortened.
Dupuytren's Contracture/Trigger Finger
This immunoglobulin plays a major role in allergic reactions and hypersensitivity.
IgE
This might be an applicable nursing diagnosis for a patient newly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
Fatigue R/T Pain
This type of hypersensitive reaction is considered in a graft vs. host or transplant rejection.
Delayed / Type IV