A patient enjoys high-calorie carbohydrates but understands that they raise her blood sugar sharply and ultimately cause the feeling of butterflies in her stomach as her blood sugar decreases
This is considered
A) Health promotion
B) Illness prevention
C) Holism
D) Self-awareness
Ans: D
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A change of aging related to the circulatory system includes decreased blood vessel elasticity. For what should the nurse assess?
a. Confusion b. Tachycardia c. Hypertension d. Retained secretions
A patient has a free T4 level of 0.6 ng/dL and a free T3 of 220 pg/dL. The patient asks the nurse what these laboratory values mean. How will the nurse respond?
a. "These laboratory values indicate that you may have Graves' disease." b. "These results suggest you may have hyperthyroidism." c. "We will need to obtain a total T4 and a total T3 to tell for sure." d. "We will need to obtain a TSH level to better evaluate your diagnosis."
Mr. Jackson is a 65-year-old man recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis
The clinician has explained to Mr. Jackson that the goals for managing osteoarthritis include controlling pain, maximizing functional independence and mobility, minimizing disability, and preserving quality of life. Mr. Jackson explains to the clinician that his first choice would be to use complementary therapies to control his condition and asks what therapies are most effective in treating osteoarthritis. What would be the most appropriate response of the clinician? a. "Complementary therapies should only be considered if surgical interventions are not successful." b. "I am unfamiliar with the available complementary therapies for osteoarthritis and prefer to discuss more mainstream treatments such as NSAIDs and physical therapy to manage your condition." c. "I would be happy to discuss all the treatment options available to you. Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, acupressure, and tai-chi are being studied for use in the treatment of osteoarthritis and have shown promise when used with standard medical therapy." d. "It would be crazy to use complementary therapies to treat such a serious condition."
The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking bumetanide (Bumex). The nurse recognizes that the patient understands important dietary interventions if the patient reported eating which of the following vegetables?
a. Cucumber b. Lettuce c. Radish d. Broccoli