A client, age 75, voices frustration at receiving a new, stronger prescription for a pair of glasses. He states, "My vision just seems to be getting worse with each year." The nurse asks additional questions for clarification
The client indicates his chief complaint is visual acuity. Which of the following statements by
the nurse is most accurate at this time?
A) "I certainly understand your frustration."
B) "Perhaps you should be evaluated for an underlying medical problem that may be causing these drastic visual problems."
C) "The visual problems you are reporting become increasingly common after age 70."
D) "The problems you are experiencing are likely the early stages of glaucoma."
C
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a. "Avoid drinking fluids just before and during meals." b. "Rest before meals if you have dyspnea." c. "Have about six small meals a day." d. "Eat high-fiber foods to promote gastric emptying." e. "Increase carbohydrate intake for energy."
A 48-year-old male is returned from endoscopy with a diagnosis of a duodenal ulcer. The nurse is aware that the most likely causative agent for this ulcer is:
1. H. pylori. 2. prolonged NSAID use. 3. intermittent use of glucocorticoids. 4. chronic stress.
Which is the expected priority outcome for a client receiving normal serum albumin (Albuminar)?
A. Afebrile B. Free of a rash C. Normal breathing pattern D. Alert and oriented
A woman is being seen in the nurse practitioner's office for her yearly gynecologic examination. She states, "I think I am beginning menopause
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