A nurse is teaching a client who is salt-sensitive and has high blood pressure about restricting salt intake. The nurse advises this client to limit salt intake to how many grams per day?
1. 1.5
2. 4.5
3. 6
4. 8
ANS: 2
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a. "They're not very effective, and it's very likely you'll get pregnant." b. "They can be effective for many couples, but they require motivation." c. "These methods have a few advantages and several health risks." d. "You would be much safer going on the pill and not having to worry."
A client presents with painless, bright-red bleeding. It is suspected that the woman has placenta previa. The nurse hypothesizes that which of the following should be done? (Select all that apply.)
a. Perform a sterile vaginal examination. b. Administer oxygen via nasal canula. c. Institute continuous fetal monitoring. d. Notify the primary care provider immediately. e. Anticipate ultrasonography to rule out pla-centa previa. f. Contact the woman's nearest relative if she is alone.
When performing cardiac auscultation on a client with mitral valve prolapse, the nurse would anticipate hearing a
a. harsh, systolic murmur. b. loud S2 heart sound. c. midsystolic click. d. prominent S4 heart sound.
The parents of a 4 year old daughter must tell her that her newborn baby sister has died. Considering the cognitive understanding of the child, they should
a. explain the situation without using the word "died" b. not let the child see the parents are upset c. provide opportunities for repetitive explanations