A patient is recovering from a parathyroidectomy. What should the nurse include when teaching health promotion activities to this patient?
A. Avoid the sun.
B. Milk and milk-based products will ensure an adequate calcium intake.
C. Drink one glass of red wine per day.
D. Red meat is the protein source of choice.
Answer: B
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The nurse is planning to initiate a phone call to the client's physician regarding a change in status. Which of the following should the nurse ensure would be done prior to making the call? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ensure that all lab reports are back. b. Ask another nurse their opinion prior to calling. c. Ask the charge nurse to complete the call for you. d. Wait until the end of the shift and consult with the next nurse. e. Have the client's assessment data available. f. Minimize the chance of interruptions during the call.
Which of the following are ANA standards of clinical nursing practice? Select all that apply
A) The nurse's practice and actions are guided by hospital policy and regulations. B) The nurse maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters. C) The nurse is the patient advocate and discourages patients to advocate for themselves. D) The nurse delivers care in a nonjudgmental manner that is sensitive to patient diversity E) The nurse delivers care in a manner that preserves or protects patient dependency, dignity, and rights. F) The nurse seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions and use them in practice.
A nurse wants to teach children about oral health. Based on Piaget's theory, to what age group would it be most appropriate to teach this topic?
A) preschoolers C) junior high school age B) third and fourth graders D) high school age
Which milestone is developmentally appropriate for a 2-month-old infant when the nurse pulls the infant to a sitting position?
a. Head lag is present when the infant's trunk is lifted. b. The infant is able to support the head when the trunk is lifted. c. The infant is briefly able to hold the head erect. d. The infant is fully able to support and hold the head in a straight line.