A primary care nurse works with many Native Americans on the local reservation. Knowing that they are at high risk for developing diabetes, the nurse puts together a comprehensive prevention plan
Which of the following interventions is an example of a primary intervention?
A. Regular foot and eye care
B. Encouraging a healthy diet and weight loss if appropriate
C. Tight blood sugar control with every meal
D. Yearly blood glucose screening
ANS: B
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1. HIV/AIDS 2. Malignant neoplasms 3. Motor vehicle crashes 4. Cardiovascular disease 5. Pneumonia and infections
A terminally ill client is more alert and talkative, and she is requesting specific foods to eat. The nurse should caution the family regarding the client's behavior because this could indicate:
1. total remission of the disease process. 2. final surprising rally before retreating. 3. the client is cured of the terminal illness. 4. the client was misdiagnosed.
A client has been prescribed Premarin. What medication information should the nurse provide?
1. "You may notice a decrease in your libido while on this medication." 2. "If you notice pain in your abdomen that goes through to your back, be certain to notify the clinic." 3. "Do not become pregnant while on this drug." 4. "If you add the herbal black cohosh to this therapy, the results will be better." 5. "This medication will help prevent cardiovascular disease."
The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient who receives bumetanide (Bumex) 3 mg intravenously. Which of these actions should the nurse take after this medication is administered?
a. Weigh the patient in 2 hours. b. Monitor urine output. c. Watch for leg cramps, and medicate if necessary. d. Listen to heart sounds for irregular heart rhythms.