An elderly patient is admitted with an acute onset of diverticulitis, and intravenous antibiotic therapy is started. What should the nurse do next?

Elevate the head of the bed.

Initiate a bowel prep protocol for surgery.

Educate the patient on increasing dietary fiber.

Maintain the patient’s NPO status.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Diverticulitis is an inflammation or infection of the pouches formed in the colon. During an acute onset of diverticulitis, it’s important to rest the bowel to allow for healing. Therefore, maintaining the patient’s NPO (nothing by mouth) status would be the appropriate next step.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale
Antibiotics are typically used to treat bacterial infections, not fungal infections like athlete’s foot. Therefore, using antibiotics would not be effective in this case.
Choice B rationale
While it’s important to use treatments for the full recommended duration to ensure the infection is completely eradicated, using an antibiotic ointment for a fungal infection like athlete’s foot would not be effective.
Choice C rationale
While it’s true that applying too much ointment can deter its effectiveness, the main issue here is that an antibiotic ointment is not the correct treatment for a fungal infection like athlete’s foot.
Choice D rationale
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that thrives in warm, moist environments. Therefore, keeping the feet dry and clean is an important part of managing and preventing athlete’s foot. This includes wearing clean socks and allowing the feet to dry completely before putting on shoes.

A. Eliminate all spicy foods from your diet B. Drink 3 liters of water each day C. Clamp the catheter when taking a shower D. Avoid driving a car for 2 weeks .

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale
Similar to, while spicy foods can irritate the urinary tract, they do not have a direct impact on the care and management of an indwelling urinary catheter after a TURP3.
Choice B rationale
As in, drinking 3 liters of water each day is important as it helps flush the bladder and reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, which are a common complication after a TURP3.
Choice C rationale
As in, clamping the catheter is not typically recommended as it can lead to urinary retention and increase the risk of urinary tract infections.
Choice D rationale
As in, avoiding driving for 2 weeks is a general recommendation after any major surgery to allow the body time to heal, but it does not directly relate to the care of an indwelling urinary catheter.

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