After a nervous system examination, the nurse determines that patient is at risk for a stroke. What should the nurse instruct the patient at this time? (Select all that apply.)
A) The importance of smoking cessation
B) Taking prescribed antihypertensive medication
C) Reducing exercise
D) The warning signs of a stroke
E) Control blood glucose levels in diabetes
A, B, D, E
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The pediatric nurse carefully monitors a patient's status by assessing the child's level of consciousness. The nurse understands that the Glasgow Coma Scale provides clues to which of the following?
A. Encephalitis B. Irreversible coma C. Neurological impairment D. Neurological status
Three of the six components in the chain of infection must be present to transmit an infectious disease from one human or animal to a susceptible host
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which goal is most likely to be chosen by the nurse for a patient who uses the interpersonal model as a basis for practice?
a. The patient will develop mature, satisfying relationships that are relatively free of anxiety. b. The patient will rid himself of irrational beliefs, including "shoulds," "oughts," and "musts." c. The patient will learn to meet basic needs responsibly. d. The patient will manage stress adaptively.
During the initial visit with the nurse at the fertility clinic, the client asks what effect cigarette smoking has on the ability to conceive. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "Smoking has no effect." 2. "Only if you smoke more than one pack a day will you experience difficulty." 3. "After your first semen analysis, we will determine whether there will be any difficulty." 4. "Smoking can affect the quantity of sperm."