1.A patient complains of morning headaches, a feeling of fullness in her head, and a pain similar to that of a toothache under her eye. What should the nurse recognize that these symptoms indicate?
a.Nasal polyps
b.Imp
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1.A patient complains of morning headaches, a feeling of fullness in her head, and a pain similar to that of a toothache under her eye. What should the nurse recognize that these symptoms indicate?
a.Nasal polyps
b.Impacted wisdom teeth
c.Allergic rhinitis
d.Sinusitis
RIGHTD
Sinusitis has the classic signs of headache, sense of fullness in the head, and a sensitive area over the sinuses.
....Cognitive Level: Comprehension IBIDp. 470 LO1 TOP: Sinusitis KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment UYUNCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
2.A patient complains that he wants an antibiotic medication for his cold. What is the best response by the nurse?
a..LAntibiotics are not effective with viral infections..L
b..LYou will get better faster without the antibiotics..L
c..LYou might try echinacea or vitamin C..L
d..LA cold is not that serious. Try forcing fluids..L
RIGHTA
Antibiotics are not appropriate with colds because colds are caused by viruses. Overuse of antibiotics can promote resistant strains of bacteria to develop.
....Cognitive Level: Comprehension IBIDp. 472 LO1
TOP: Acute Viral Coryza KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation UYUNCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies
3.What should the initial action of a nurse be when providing first aid to a person with spontaneous epistaxis?
a.Apply direct pressure for 3 to 5 minutes.
b.Have the person sit down and lean forward.
c.Have the person lie down and apply an ice pack.
d.Have the person clear the nasal passages by blowing the nose.
RIGHTB
The first action is to sit down and lean forward. Applying pressure just below the nose will also help.
....Cognitive Level: Application IBIDp. 473 LO1 TOP: Epistaxis KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation UYUNCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
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