A nurse is preparing to administer a drug via an intramuscular (IM) route to an adult client who has a bacterial infection. Which actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select All That Apply.)

Administer the medication into the subcutaneous tissue.

Tell the client to expect a temporary rash to develop following the injection.

Monitor the client for 30 minutes following the injection.

Ask the client about an allergy to penicillin before administering the medication.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : C,D

A. Incorrect – Blood creatinine: Measures kidney function but does not diagnose UTIs or identify the causative organism.

B. Incorrect – Blood culture: Used to detect bacteria in the bloodstream (e.g., sepsis) but does not identify a UTI-causing pathogen.

C. Correct – Urine culture and sensitivity: This test identifies the specific bacteria causing the UTI and determines which antibiotics will be most effective for treatment.

D. Incorrect – Complete Blood Count (CBC): Can show elevated WBCs, indicating infection, but does not determine the pathogen.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Correct: Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) by reducing the severity and duration of symptoms.

B. Incorrect: Metronidazole is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug, not used for viral infections.

C. Incorrect: Isoniazid is used for tuberculosis, not herpes zoster.

D. Incorrect: Cefepime is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for bacterial infections, not viral infections.

A. Pruritus B. Paresthesia of the hands and feet C. Drowsiness D. Reflex tachycardia

Correct Answer is ["A","B"]

Explanation

A. Correct: Pruritus (itching) may indicate a hypersensitivity reaction.

B. Correct: Paresthesia (numbness/tingling) is a sign of neurotoxicity, a known side effect of aminoglycosides like gentamicin.

C. Incorrect: Drowsiness is not a common adverse effect of gentamicin.

D. Incorrect: Reflex tachycardia is not typically associated with gentamicin.

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A nurse is preparing to administer a drug via an intramuscular (IM) route to an adult client who has a bacterial infection. Which actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select All That Apply.)

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is ["A","B"]

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