The nurse is caring for a patient with Ménière's disease. The patient is scheduled to go home tomorrow, so the nurse is preparing the patient's discharge teaching. Dietary guidelines will be included
What foods should the patient be instructed to limit or avoid?
A) Sweet pickles
B) Frozen yogurt
C) Citrus fruit
D) Red meat
A
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According to Islamic beliefs, as a person nears death, the phrase "There is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is His Prophet," is repeated by one or more relatives and friends who
a. quietly chant in unison at the patient's bedside. b. pour holy water into the mouth of the dying person. c. silently pray on their knees at the patient's bedside. d. whisper the words into the patient's ear.
Which intervention is appropriate for a client receiving palliative care? (Choose all that apply.)
1) Surgical insertion of a device to decrease the workload of the heart in a patient awaiting heart transplantation 2) Administering intravenous dopamine to raise blood pressure of a patient with end-stage lung cancer 3) Providing moisturizing eye drops to an unconscious patient whose eyes are dry 4) Administering a medication to relieve the nausea of a patient with end-stage leukemia
An effectively written letter to an elected official regarding a health care issue that affects nursing can provide a voice in the political process. One of the key elements of an effectively written letter involves the background of the issue
What other key rule should the letter follow that lets the elected official know what the nurse would like him or her to do? A) Be specific about the desired action on the part of the elected official. B) Be detailed and lengthy when presenting key information. C) Limit each letter or e-mail message to two pages, if possible. D) Focus on at least two issues for each letter.
A nurse is preparing to converse with a hostile client. Which location should the nurse avoid during this encounter?
A) The client's room with the door shut B) A designated interview room with the door open C) The common dayroom D) The common dining area