A patient with leukemia has developed ulcerated mouth disease and is uncertain as to what to eat. Which of the following foods would be a good selection?
1. Grilled cheese sandwich
2. Spaghetti with meatballs
3. Creamed potato soup
4. Chicken enchiladas
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Patients undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia often develop stomatitis.
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1. Psychologic well-being inventory. 2. Body Diagram tool. 3. Intensity rating scale. 4. Brief Pain Inventory.
An elderly patient has come in to the clinic for her yearly physical. The patient tells the nurse that she is having difficulty with bowel movements. What intervention could the nurse suggest?
A) Stress reduction B) Increasing caloric intake C) Adequate privacy D) Increasing intake of water
An obese client is being seen at the healthcare facility. To reduce her risk for various
chronic diseases, she is instructed to go on a diet to reduce her weight. Which criteria should the nurse inform the client to look for in the diet plan before the client starts a diet? A) It eliminates the use of all forms of fat and oils from the diet. B) It promotes not more than 1 to 2 lb of weight loss in a week's time. C) It encourages the use of pills and potions to meet nutritional requirements. D) It restricts any form of snacking between the meals.
A client in the beginning stages of labor asks the nurse if the labor process will hurt the baby. What should the nurse explain to the client about the fetus's response to labor? Select all that apply
1. The baby's heart rate will change. 2. The baby feels no pain or sensations. 3. The baby is sensitive to light and sounds. 4. The baby's oxygen level drops about 10%. 5. The blood pressure protects the baby during labor.