A client is precribed 0.2% ciprofloxacin +1% hydrocortisone…
A client is precribed 0.2% ciprofloxacin +1% hydrocortisone otic suspension to be administered 2x per day for 7 days. Each dose is to contain 3 drops. If one drop is 0.25 mL. How many total mililiters should be provided to the client for the duration of the prescription? Round to the nearest whole number.
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Valerie is a college volleyball player who complains of painful urination. She says she is near the middle of her menstrual cycle and has never had pain like this before. She is not sexually active. The problems began when the team uniform switched from soccer-like shorts to tight bicycle shorts. Valerie states that her urine is clear, but she cannot produce much output at a time. When asked, she states that she wears nylon thong-type underwear under her uniform. Her temperature is 98.6 °F (37 °C). What is your immediate care plan for Valerie and what is your assessment of her situation? (This can be stated using SBAR.) Will she need a referral and if so what would they do for care for her when she goes in?
Read DetailsKathryn, an athlete on the college dance team, complains of…
Kathryn, an athlete on the college dance team, complains of chest tightness following a rigorous practice. She states that she felt her heart racing, but it happens a lot. She usually can get the flutter to stop by performing a Valsalva maneuver. This time, however, the fluttering did not stop. She has no history of cardiac abnormalities, and had normal heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac sounds during her preparticipation physical. The athlete presents with tachycardia and is afebrile. Her blood pressure is 117/78, and her respiration rate is 16. She complains of near-syncope sensations. After resting for a short while, her heart rate returns to normal. What is your immediate plan of action for Kathryn and what is your assessment of what she has going on? (This can be stated using SBAR.) Will she need a referral and if so with this case what would they be doing for her as far as follow up scans/imaging and care?
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