A client is found to have viral hepatitis, and the nurse provides home care instructions to the client. The nurse should tell the client to:
A. Maintain strict bed rest
B. Limit the intake of alcohol
C. Take acetaminophen for discomfort
D. Eat small frequent meals that are low in fat and protein and high in carbohydrates
Ans: D. Eat small frequent meals that are low in fat and protein and high in carbohydrates
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a. Medicare and Medicaid b. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing c. American Nurses Association (ANA) d. Health maintenance organizations (HMO)
Women with heart disease often present with which symptom? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chest pain b. Dyspnea c. Fatigue d. Nausea e. Palpitations
When examining axillary lymph nodes, the patient's arm is:
a. raised fully above the head. b. extended at the side. c. flexed at the elbow. d. crossed over the chest.
With which client should you always be alert for the possibility of pulmonary problems or pulmonary complications?
A. African Americans B. Native Americans C. Asians D. Whites