The nurse will collaborate with a ___________ to develop a nutritional plan for a patient identified as being at nutritional risk
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
registered dietitian
A registered dietitian is a vital member of the health care team. An RD will assess the patient's nutritional status and recommend the intervention that will best address the patient's unique nutrition diagnosis.
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A client with metabolic acidosis has been admitted to the unit from the emergency department (ED). The client is experiencing confusion and weakness. Which nursing intervention is the priority for this client?
A) Placing the client in a high-Fowler's position B) Protecting the client from injury C) Administering sodium bicarbonate D) Providing the client with appropriate skin care
Maternal hypotension can result in:
1. early decelerations. 2. fetal dysrhythmias. 3. uteroplacental insufficiency. 4. spontaneous rupture of membranes.
When studying for the NCLEX-RN exam, the new graduate should be able to determine which tasks to delegate to which employee. Which task would require an intervention if performed by the UAP?
a. Obtaining vital signs on a patient before she leaves the unit for an echocardiogram b. Teaching a patient how to use a multidose inhaler c. Obtaining vital signs on a patient after infusion of 1 unit of PRBCs d. Obtaining a blood glucose level on a patient receiving sliding scale insulin
The nurse is performing a health history on a patient who has multiple sclerosis. The patient reports episodes of muscle spasticity and recurrence of muscle weakness and diplopia. The nurse will expect this patient to be taking which medication?
a. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) b. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) c. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) d. Interferon-B (IFN-B)