A patient is ordered an enteric-coated medication PO (by mouth) TID (three times a day); however, the patient is having difficulty swallowing the tablet. What action should the nurse take?

Applying evidence-based practice always guarantees the best outcomes for patients.

A client has orders to receive 2 L of IV fluid over a 24-hour period with this amount to be infused in the first 10 hours of treatment. How many milliliters per hour will the nurse administer during the first 10 hours of the infusion?

Saprobic fungi are most problematic in the immunocompromised host.

Which one of the following organisms is a common opportunistic pathogen in persons with AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)?

A client diagnosed with parkinsonism has been told that the levodopa prescribed is no longer controlling the disease. What drug should the nurse question if ordered as adjunctive therapy?

In HIV infections, the immune system is severely compromised, giving rise to many opportunistic infections caused by viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Which one of the following is NOT considered a systemic fungus?

Which one of the following parasites is diagnosed by recovery of microorganisms in the blood?

Pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis, infection is common in children and is diagnosed by finding eggs on a sticky paddle (tape preparation).