The nurse is providing teaching to a patient with high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Which of the following foods should the patient be cautioned to avoid?
A) Coconut
B) Fish
C) Chicken
D) Sunflower
Ans: A
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The client has been diagnosed with endometriosis. She asks the nurse if there are any long-term health risks associated with this condition. The nurse should include which statement in the client teaching about endometriosis?
1. "There are no other health risks associated with endometriosis." 2. "Pain with intercourse rarely occurs as a long-term problem." 3. "You are at increased risk for ovarian and breast cancer." 4. "Most women with this condition develop fibromyalgia."
You have admitted a new client to your unit. This client has an open draining sore on his leg. What diagnostic test would you anticipate being ordered?
A) Platelet count B) Culture and sensitivity C) Sputum culture D) Urinalysis
A patient who had recent abdominal surgery is becoming increasingly agitated and confused. He has pulled out his IV and his nasogastric tube. His skin is pale and clammy, heart rate 120 bpm, BP 130/60. The physician has been called. What nursing action is
a. Gather needed supplies and assign the aide to remain with the patient. b. Stay with the patient and have another nurse obtain needed supplies. c. Administer pain medication and then recheck vital signs. d. Assign the aide to retake vital signs every 15 minutes.
When prioritizing R.T.'s plan of care, which of these effects is the most serious?
What will be an ideal response?