What instruction should the nurse give a client who is to undergo a multiple gated acquisition (MUGA) scan?
A) Avoid any activity at least 2 hours before the test.
B) Drink plenty of fluids during the test.
C) Avoid dairy products a day before and a day after the test.
D) Lie very still at intermittent times during the test.
D
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The nurse is caring for a client with dysphagia resulting from a stroke. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the nurse with regard to feeding the client?
A) Inform the client about the kind of food being offered with each mouthful. B) Keep oral and pharyngeal suctioning equipment at the client's bedside. C) Develop a rapport with the client and promote continuity of care. D) Teach the client about the role of nutrition in recovery.
A client who sustained a traumatic brain injury several weeks ago is in a chronic vegetative state and is no longer competent to make healthcare decisions. Who should the nurse expect to make care decisions for this client?
A) The physician B) The client's spouse C) Social services D) The agent named in the durable power of attorney
A male patient is admitted for renal colic. When conducting this patient's physical assessment, on which areas should the nurse focus to determine the type and amount of pain?
Select all that apply. 1. flank 2. testes 3. urethra 4. bladder 5. umbilicus
Which of these terms refers to the maintenance of the body's internal environment within narrow limits?
a. homeostasis c. diffusion b. osmosis d. elimination