A patient in a critical care unit who is intubated and on mechanical ventilation has developed anemia. What nursing action has the highest priority to prevent this complication?
A) Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit every 4 hours.
B) Increase oral iron in diet.
C) Reduce frequency and amount of blood samples drawn.
D) Draw blood sample for type and cross-match.
C
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During a health maintenance visit, a 15-year-old girl mentions that she is not happy with how overweight she is. Which of the following approaches is best for the nurse to take?
A) "Good observation. Let's talk about diet and exercise." B) "Don't worry; you are within the weight and height guidelines." C) "What specifically have you been noticing?" D) "Tell me about your parents. Are they overweight?"
A patient's refusal to be cared for by a female health professional should be considered to be related to his cultural values and beliefs, particularly if he belongs to which cultural group?
a. African American c. Cuban American b. Arab American d. Hispanic American
What are the major symptoms of Parkinson's disease? (select all that apply)
a. Bradycardia b. Rigidity c. Abnormal gait d. Tremor at rest e. Lack of facial expression f. Facial swelling
Which type of supplemental feeding makes use of the gastrointestinal tract?
a. TPN (total parenteral nutrition) b. Intravenous feedings c. Intraosseous feedings d. Enteral feedings