Which findings should the nurse expect to assess when completing the health history of a child admitted for possible type 2 diabetes? Select all that apply.
What will be an ideal response?
Polyphagia
Polydipsia
Polyuria
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A patient diagnosed with intermittent claudication will be discharged to home on cilostazol (Pletal). Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for further dis-charge instruction?
a. "I will take the cilostazol with grapefruit juice." b. "Headache may be a side effect of the cilostazol." c. "I will take the cilostazol 30 minutes before breakfast and 30 minutes before din-ner." d. "I should expect less pain and cramping in my legs when walking."
During a routine patient admission history, a patient reports light bleeding between her menstrual periods. What initial action by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. determining the timing of the bleeding episodes 2. determining the amount of bleeding 3. assessing for the presence of sexually transmitted infections 4. reviewing the length of the patient's normal menstrual cycles
A nursing student wishes to investigate national health goals. Where should the student research this information?
A. Cochrane Database B. Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature C. Government websites D. Healthy People initiative
A client is to start thyroid replacement therapy. The nurse should include which instructions for the client?
a. Eat plenty of shellfish, saltwater fish, and iodized salt. b. Avoid drinking coffee or tea with meals. c. Store the medication in a cool, dark place. d. Take the prescribed medication in the morning.