When educating an elderly patient on the prevention of constipation, the nurse should provide which of the following educational interventions?
A) Drink three glasses of milk per day
B) Eat six servings of bread or pasta
C) Consume antacids to decrease reflux
D) Increase intake of fresh vegetables
Ans: D
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The nurse who is part of a team focused on restoring an individual to the fullest physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic capacity is practicing:
a. holistic nursing. b. conscientious nursing. c. rehabilitation nursing. d. comprehensive nursing.
A pregnant client tells the nurse that she felt her baby move this week. A review of the chart reveals that the client is at 14 weeks' gestation by ultrasound. How should the nurse interpret this information?
1. The pregnancy is proceeding normally. 2. Quickening has occurred. 3. The ultrasound date must be wrong. 4. The woman misinterpreted a different sensation as fetal movement.
The nurse is assessing a client for signs and symptoms of cancer. Which assessment findings does the nurse understand may indicate the presence of cancer? Select all that apply.
A) A change in bowel or bladder habits B) Abdominal pain C) Thickening or a lump in any part of the body D) The recent development of a fever E) An obvious change in a mole
True or False? In legal terms, nursing licensure is a right
a. True b. False