A father is discussing dietary needs for his son, who has a diagnosis of CHF. The nurse knows the father understands the dietary needs when he states:
1. "I can let my son have french fries once a week.".
2. "I will need to make sure he drinks eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day.".
3. "When having scalloped potatoes and ham for dinner, we should plan an alternative meal for my son.".
4. "I will need to give my child his diuretic at bedtime because food can interfere with the medication action.".
3
Feedback
1. A diet that is low in sodium is needed.
2. Close monitoring of fluid intake is needed because the heart can easily become overloaded with fluid.
3. Ham has a large concentration of sodium, thus the child should have an alternative meal.
4. The diuretic should be given earlier in the day to decrease the number of times needed to urinate during sleep time.
You might also like to view...
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed nicotinic acid (Nicobid) as adjunctive therapy for hypercholesterolemia
What will the nurse instruct the patient about this medication? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Instruct to check blood glucose level frequently for elevations. 2. Teach that this medication may cause the patient to feel warm. 3. Instruct the patient that a flushed face can occur within 2 hours after taking. 4. Teach to not take medication with grapefruit juice. 5. Remind to notify the health care provider with any onset of muscle pain.
A nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a patient being sent home with a peritoneal dialysis catheter in place. Which of the following is a recommended guideline that should be included in the instructions?
A) The patient may take a home bath, but should avoid public pools. B) A dressing should always be worn over the site to avoid leaking. C) Sterile technique must be observed by the patient in the home setting. D) The catheter exit site should be cleansed after showering.
A new graduate nurse is considering taking a job that focuses on meeting the mental health needs of homeless populations
During the graduate nurse's pre-employment interview, the graduate nurse asks the interviewer what characteristics are common in this population. Which response by the interviewer would be most likely? A) "Most of them have very little education and, consequently, they work in menial jobs—when they can get them." B) "They come from a variety of backgrounds, and they often experience chronic illness and are unemployed." C) "They have often squandered their financial resources, and most are from poorer rural and urban backgrounds." D) "Most are frail elderly people, and many are mentally ill. However, very few are addicts or alcoholics."
A student is studying for an upcoming test. She has read the assigned text once and is now ready to highlight. Which actions by the student indicate that she understands how to highlight? (Select all that apply.)
a. Uses circles to highlight key words or phrases b. Draws an asterisk next to an important paragraph or sentence c. Underlines sentences of importance d. Draws squares around words for emphasis e. Marks a section with a star for future reference