Question

The practical nurse (PN) administers an antibiotic to a client with a respiratory tract infection. evaluate the medication's effectiveness, which laboratory values should the PN monitor? (Seld all that apply.) DA Prothrombin time. IB Sputum culture and sensitivity. Ic Capillary glucose. DD White blood cell count. DE Serum potassium. OF Urinalysis.

Answer 1

1. D. The practical nurse will monitor the white blood cells count as it will help the nurse to understand that the patient is reacting to the given antibiotics and that his body is able to fight against the infection he is having.

2. B. Pouring a warm water will moisten the dressing which will help to remove the previous dressing easier since the dressing gets stuck at the site due to ulcers discharge.