The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who is 24 weeks' gestation who reports painful leg cramps at night. Which dietary recommendations may prevent leg cramps?
1) Decrease iron
2) Increase calcium
3) Decrease vitamin C
4) Increase vitamin B complex
ANS: 2
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The nurse is assisting with discharging a patient with myasthenia gravis after hospitalization for severe respiratory distress. Which statement by the patient indicates that the nurse's discharge teaching has been effective?
a. "I will take my anticholinergic medication to prevent developing respiratory distress again." b. "If I develop muscle cramping, I can take quinine as needed." c. "I know I should take my Prostigmin as needed, whenever I feel short of breath." d. "I have to take my Prostigmin exactly as prescribed without skipping a dose."
What are the basic fears of a young child being hospitalized? (Select all that apply.)
a. Separation b. Permanent scarring c. Pain d. Cost e. Body intrusion
An African American patient, originally from Haiti, was admitted for depression. A staff nurse tells a peer, "This patient frequently looks down and does not express feelings
When I observe interactions with other African American patients, however, the patient appears spontaneous." What remark by the peer would be most helpful? a. "Most African Americans depend on the church for support. Have you consulted the patient's pastor?" b. "Ask the patient to describe feelings in a group setting. It will be less intimidating than one-to-one interaction." c. "Don't take it personally. African Americans often have a resentful attitude that takes a long time to overcome." d. "The patient may have difficulty communicating feelings in English. Have you considered using a cultural broker?"
A nurse has admitted a 79-year-old female patient to the unit from the emergency department following a fall. The nurse notes that the patient displays kyphosis. A diagnosis of osteoporosis is confirmed in the patient's medical history
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to the patient? (Select all that apply.) A) Calcium supplements B) Calcitonin C) Vitamin D supplements D) Antibiotics E) Estrogen F) Thyroid hormone