A patient with viral pharyngitis is being discharged from the clinic. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge?
Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated
Take antibiotics as prescribed until the course is complete
Avoid all forms of physical activity until fully recovered
Use throat lozenges as needed but avoid resting to prevent throat swelling
The Correct Answer is A
A. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Staying hydrated is essential in managing viral pharyngitis to prevent dehydration, soothe the throat, and promote recovery.
B. Take antibiotics as prescribed until the course is complete. Antibiotics are not indicated for viral infections; they are only used for bacterial infections.
C. Avoid all forms of physical activity until fully recovered. While rest is recommended, light activities may be acceptable depending on the patient’s energy levels and symptoms. Total avoidance of all physical activity is unnecessary.
D. Use throat lozenges as needed but avoid resting to prevent throat swelling. Resting is beneficial to recovery. Throat lozenges may soothe irritation, but avoiding rest would be counterproductive.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Frequent urination: Frequent urination is not associated with osteomyelitis, a bone infection.
B. Increased range of motion: Osteomyelitis typically causes pain and restricted movement, not increased range of motion.
C. Localized bone pain and tenderness: Osteomyelitis commonly presents with localized bone pain, tenderness, and possibly swelling due to infection.
D. Hyperpigmentation of the skin: Hyperpigmentation is not a typical sign of osteomyelitis.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Elevated blood pressure. Blood pressure typically drops in hypovolemic shock as blood volume decreases.
B. Warm, flushed skin. As hypovolemic shock progresses, skin becomes cool and clammy due to decreased blood flow and compensatory vasoconstriction.
C. Increased urine output. Hypovolemic shock leads to decreased urine output due to reduced renal perfusion.
D. Increased heart rate. An increased heart rate is an early compensatory response in hypovolemic shock as the body attempts to maintain cardiac output.