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1. A nurse is implementing a plan of care for a client who has an infected wound of the arm.
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
a) Administer antibiotic medication
b) Obtain a culture of the wound
c) Review WBC laboratory findings
d) Apply a dressing to the wound
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about antimicrobial therapy. The nurse should instruct
that effective penetration of antibiotics can be impeded by which of the following conditions?
Select all that apply
a) Meningitis
b) An infected abscess
c) Endocarditis
d) Pneumonia
e) Pyelonephritis
2. A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory findings to identify the antibiotic that may be
prescribed by the provider to treat the client's urinary tract infection. Which of the following
tests of the client's urine would provide this information?
a. Gram stain
b. Culture
c. Sensitivity
d. Specific gravity
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, A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are receiving antimicrobial therapy. Which of the
following clients should the nurse plan to monitor for manifestations of antibiotic toxicity?
a. Adolescent client who has a sinus infection
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