If a total gastrectomy is performed, the client receives vitamin B12 injection or intranasal vitamin B12 for life
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a postpartum client recovering from deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Which instructions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
Select all that apply. A) Avoid crossing the legs. B) Avoid long car trips. C) Avoid prolonged standing or sitting. D) Take frequent walks. E) Take a daily aspirin dose of 650 mg.
The nurse documents in a patient's medical record: "5-mm oval lesion located on left forearm, color purple with areas of green and yellow." The nurse is describing which type of lesion?
A) Vascular B) Purpuric C) Primary D) Secondary
What would be indicative of dysfunctional grieving in an 80-year-old man?
a. Despair after 3 months b. Guilt and self-doubt after 4 months c. A sense of disorganization after 6 months d. A sense of depression and despair after 1 year
In relation to their medications, why is it important for elderly patients to increase their dietary protein intake?
A. To lower serum triglyceride levels B. To maintain appropriate albumin levels C. To maintain serum calcium levels D. To increase serum potassium levels