A patient in a skilled nursing facility is losing weight. What can the nurse do to determine the patient's daily oral intake?
A) Conduct a complete nutrition history.
B) Analyze the patient's intake record.
C) Have the patient complete a 24-hour food diary.
D) Ask the patient to complete a 2-day food diary.
B
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The physician orders acetaminophen (Tylenol) 15 mg/kg q4 hours PRN (as needed) for pain. The drug is supplied with 160 mg/5 mL. The infant weighs 12 pounds. How many milliliter of medication will the nurse administer?
A) 2.5 mL B) 5.6 mL C) 12.4 mL D) 10.7 mL
A 17-year-old male experienced third-degree full-thickness burns 2 days ago to his lower limbs after a fire at his workplace. Which of the following complications should his care team foresee and regularly assess for? Select all that apply
A) Systemic infection B) Fluid volume deficit C) Respiratory dysfunction D) Hypermetabolic response E) Constipation and bowel obstruction
Which item is not included in a health history?
1. Health promotion 2. Biographic data 3. Chief complaint 4. Patterns of health care
The client with hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis reports skin flushing and itching while taking nicotinic acid. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Take this product with meals." B. "Take this product at bedtime." C. "Avoid taking aspirin with this product." D. "Avoid smoking cigarettes while taking this product."