The nurse understands that the holistic view of an individual will include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. physiologic d. intellectual
b. spiritual e. self-actualization
c. love and belonging f. sociocultural
A, B, D, F
Holistic health views the physical, intellectual, sociocultural, psychological, and spiritual aspects of a person's life as an integrated whole.
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What instructions should be included in a teaching plan for this client? 1. "Exercise either just before meals or wait until two hours after a meal." 2. "Carry hard candy (or other simple sugar) when exercising." 3. "If your blood sugar is 120 mg/dL, eat 20 g of carbohydrate." 4. "If your blood sugar is more than 120 mg/dL, drink a glass of whole milk."
A nurse is instructing a client with a peptic ulcer on recommended dietary changes. A goal of teaching has been met when the client states that he/she will avoid which of the following beve-rages?
a. Apple juice b. Lemonade c. Milk d. Water
A nurse is caring for a patient with an external condom catheter. Which of the following is a guideline for applying and caring for this type of catheter?
A) Remove the catheter every 8 hours, or more often in humid weather. B) Wash the penis with antimicrobial soap and dry thoroughly. C) Fasten the condom securely enough to prevent leakage without constricting the blood vessels. D) Keep the tip of the tubing 2 to 3 inches beyond the tip of the penis
A 78-year-old client with congestive heart failure (CHF) is reporting vascular pain in his lower legs and requests his oral narcotic analgesic. The nurse recognizes that the client's pain relief will be negatively affected primarily because of:
1. The client's age 2. The systemic effects of CHF 3. The route of administration 4. The status of the peripheral vessels