Skin
Scabies is consistent with this symptom
Pruritis
Patients taking biological therapy for psoriasis are at risk for this complication
Infection
This lab test is the priority if the nurse suspects the client has an infection
Complete blood count with differential
The patient with kidney damage may have these substances in their urine
RBCs, protein, glucose
Patients with diverticulosis should increase their intake of this substance
Fiber
When skin lesions meet this criteria, they should be removed
ABCDE
Patients with pediculosis should wash their linens in this substance
Hot water with detergent
MRSA requires this type of precautions
Contact
These symptoms are consistent with pyelonephritis
Fever, flank pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue
The patient with a small bowel obstruction is usually treated with these four interventions
NPO, NG tube to LIS, replacement of fluid and electrolytes, pain medication
HOB should be no higher than this for patients at risk for skin injury
30 degrees
Tamsulosin may cause this vital sign to be lower
Blood pressure
The nurse suspects the patient has sepsis. What interventions are appropriate?
Blood cultures, IV ABX, IV fluids for hypotension, labs to determine WBC and lactic acid levels
This type of bacteria is often the cause of glomerulonephritis
Streptococcus
The priority nursing diagnosis for the patient with ulcerative colitis is risk for this
Bleeding
This is how often wheelchair-bound patients should shift their weight
Every 15 minutes
The provider will probably prescribe this class of pain medication for the patient with ureterolithiasis
Opioids
TPN bags should be changed at least this often
Every 24 hours
UTIs are consistent with these symptoms
Nocturia, dysuria, hematuria
Hepatitis E is usually transmitted via contaminated this
Food
Herpes zoster: painful or not painful?
Painful
This class of blood pressure medications should be used cautiously in patients with a history of kidney stones
ACE inhibitors
Peritonitis is associated with this assessment finding
Rigid, board-like abdomen
The goal of CBI is to produce urine in the foley collection bag that looks like this
Pinkish, no clots, clear
This lab level is associated with protein levels in the body
Albumin