A Patient Is Admitted with a Fever of 39°C

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with a fever of 39°C.It is of unknown origin.The assessment reveals bilateral crackles and a productive cough.The physician has ordered sputum and blood cultures and the administration of ampicillin 500 mg intravenous (IV) stat and then every 6 hours.Which is the correct sequence for the nurse to follow to complete these orders?

• A)Blood culture,ampicillin dose,sputum culture
• B)Sputum culture,ampicillin dose,blood culture
• C)Ampicillin dose, blood and sputum cultures
• D)Blood and sputum cultures,ampicillin dose

Interpret consumer behaviors in real-life scenarios.

Acquaint with various consumer research methodologies.

Distinguish between primary and secondary research.

Understand the components and techniques of qualitative and quantitative consumer research.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The capacity and right of individuals to make their own choices and govern themselves.

Nonmaleficence

A principle in ethics that requires avoiding actions that cause harm or injury to others, key in medical and healthcare ethics.

Justice

A moral principle regarding fairness and the equitable treatment of all individuals.

Fidelity

The degree to which a device, system, or service accurately reproduces or represents a given condition or datum without distortion or error.