47. Nurse Karen is reviewing medication orders for patients with different types of throat infections. Match each patient's condition to the appropriate pharmacological intervention.

Henry, a 65-year-old man, is in the clinic for a routine check-up. During the assessment of his male genitalia, which position can Henry choose for the examination?

A 62-year-old man named John with a history of COPD is admitted for worsening shortness of breath. John's recent arterial blood gas (ABG) Indicates a PaCO2 level of 55 mmHg. Which of the following mechanisms is most compromised In John's respiratory system?

Mike, a 17-year-old wrestler, comes in for a routine check-up. The nurse observes wheal- like lesions with white deposits at the base of the hair shaft. What should the nurse teach Mike?

Janet, 67, is diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. She has a past medical history of multiple sunburns and her latest biopsy shows no metastasis. What should be included in her teaching plan?

Timothy, 10, frequently falls and has a waddling gait. His creatine kinase is 4,000 U/L (normal is 22-198 U/L). Echocardiogram reveals early signs of cardiomyopathy. What is the most urgent nursing priority?

George, 65, has a 10-year history of diabetes mellitus. He complains of tingling sensations and numbness in his feet. His HbA1c is 9%, and a monofilament test reveals a loss of sensation. Which of the following interventions should be prioritized?

David, a 28-year-old man, visits the clinic complaining of ear pain and a dull, immobile tympanic membrane in his right ear. He also mentions a recent upper respiratory tract Infection. Upon examination, you observe tender, enlarged postauricular lymph nodes. What condition should you suspect in David based on these findings?

Alice, a 64-year-old patient with a history of osteoporosis and hypertension, just received her pneumococcal vaccine. She mentions that her sister got sick after receiving the same vaccine. How should the nurse respond to Alice's concern?

Lisa, a 29-year-old woman, is diagnosed with a subdural hematoma and is on an IV drip of mannitol at 50 mL/hr. Why is it crucial to maintain this slow infusion rate?

Susan, a 42-year-old woman, has a history of recurrent ear infections since childhood.She now presents with chronic ear pain, tenderness behind her left ear, and a low-grade fever. Her past medical history includes multiple episodes of otitis media during childhood. Based on her symptoms and history, what condition should you suspect in Susan?