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A 62-year-old woman with a history of peripheral vascular disease and chronic lower-extremity edema presents with rapidly spreading erythema, warmth, and tenderness extending above the knee. She reports chills, malaise, and pain out of proportion to findings on exam. Her temperature is 102.4°F, and WBC count is 16,000/mm³. Which of the following pharmacologic management strategies is most appropriate at this stage?

Antihistamines are effective as primary therapy for atopic dermatitis because histamine is the main mediator of pruritus in eczematous skin inflammation.

What is social loafing? Give an example.

Define microaggression and give an example.

A client 24 weeks gestation, dilated 2 centimeters, 30% effaced and contractions every 5-6 minutes, with intact membranes was life flighted from a tertiary hospital for preterm labor.  She was given a subcutaneous dose of terbutaline and an oral dose of nifedipine prior to the flight.  which assessment data gathered upon arrival to the admitting obstetric unit indicates stabilized status?  Select all that apply.

A client 33 weeks gestation presents to the OB emergency department stating she has been leaking “a clear water like discharge” for the past 48 hours.  What is the priority concern for this client?

A client whose labor is being augmented with oxytocin is experiencing persistent late decelerations.  What actions would be appropriate for the nurse to take?  Select all that apply

Which client’s health history places her at greatest risk for developing gestational diabetes?

The nurse needs to administer naloxone to an infant weighing 2.33 kilograms.  Naloxone is to be dosed 0.01 mg/kg IM in the vastus lateralis. How many milligrams should be administered? Round your answer to the nearest 100th place. Do not type milligrams after numeric answer. [BLANK-1]

A laboring client who just received an epidural becomes very hypotensive, is complaining of feeling light headed and nauseated, and is experiencing some late decelerations.  What should be the nurse’s priority action?