Initially after a spinal cord injury, early management will have the patient on which of the following diets?
A) NPO status
B) clear liquids only diet
C) full liquids only diet
D) high-roughage diet
D
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A critical care nurse understands that stressors affecting both the client and the client's family include (Select all that apply)
a. disorientation. b. fear. c. immobility. d. pain. e. privacy.
A colposcopy has been ordered for a patient. What should be included in the education provided to the patient?
1. Sexual intercourse is restricted for 2 days before the procedure. 2. The patient may expect to feel referred shoulder pain in the first few days after the procedure. 3. Heavy vaginal bleeding is likely after the procedure. 4. The procedure will likely require the patient to stay overnight at the hospital.
A client diagnosed with essential hypertension asks how this type of hypertension develops. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "There is no known cause for this type of hypertension." B. "You have an underlying condition that caused your hypertension." C. "The steroids you were taking may have caused your hypertension." D. "You were born with a congenital narrowing of the aorta that caused your hyper-tension."
A nurse is teaching adolescents how to prevent infections. What statement by one of the adolescents indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "I will wash my hands before and after going to the bathroom." B) "I don't wear a condom when I have sex, but I know my partners." C) "I always eat fruits and vegetables, and I sleep 8 hours a night." D) "When I have an infection, I rest and take my medications."