A Client with Primary Syphilis Was Treated with an Intramuscular

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client with primary syphilis was treated with an intramuscular injection of benzathine penicillin G.Later,the client reports a hard painful lump at the injection site and aching joints.Which is the nurse's highest priority initial action?

• A) Assess the client's vital signs.
• B) Give the client acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• C) Document the finding in the chart.
• D) Apply a warm compress to the site.

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Definitions:

Restraints

Devices or methods used to restrict a person's movement or freedom, often for safety reasons in medical or custodial environments.

Urinary Incontinence

The loss of bladder control, leading to the involuntary leakage of urine.

Periodically Removed

An item or substance that is taken away or eliminated at regular intervals.

Restraint

The act of limiting, confining, or restricting someone's movement, often for safety or behavioral control in a healthcare setting.