NURS 6531 Final EXAM 2023

NURS 6531 Final EXAM 2023 Sharon, age 29, is pregnant for the first time. She complains of nasal stuffiness and occasional epistaxis. What do you do? A. Order lab tests, such as a CBC with differential, hemoglobin and hematocrit B. Prescribe an antihistamine C. You do nothing except for client teaching D. Refer the client to an ear, nose and throat specialist - CORRECT ANSWER C. You do nothing except for client teaching - Can occur with pregnancy because of increased vascularization in the upper respiratory tract David, age 32, states that he thinks he has an ear infection because he just flew back from a business trip and feels unusual pressure in his ear. You diagnose barotrauma. What is your next action? A. Prescribe nasal steroids and oral decongestants B. Prescribe antibiotic eardrops C. Prescribe systemic eardrops D. Refer David to an ear, nose, and throat specialist - CORRECT ANSWER A. Prescribe nasal steroids and oral decongestants