A patient has a blood pressure reading of 178/92 mm Hg. What dietary changes can the nurse instruct this patient to help improve the blood pressure? (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoid white potatoes.
B) Increase the intake of sweet potatoes.
C) Restrict condiment use to mustard and ketchup.
D) Use salt only when cooking.
E) Avoid salty snacks such as pretzels and potato chips.
B, E
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A nurse is teaching a substance abuse class to a group of nursing students. Which of the following statements made by one of the nursing students best demonstrates understanding?
a. "An example of a patient at risk for substance abuse would be a patient who is post-operative from an amputation and asking for pain medication before it is time to have another dose." b. "An example of a patient at risk for substance abuse would be a patient with bone cancer who has been taking large doses of opiates." c. "An example of a patient at risk for substance abuse would be a teenager experi-menting with marijuana." d. "An example of a patient at risk for substance abuse would be a patient consis-tently taking prescription analgesics for minor aches and pains."
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with appendicitis. The nurse understands that this is an example of which type of inflammation?
A) Serous inflammation B) Purulent inflammation C) Fibrinous inflammation D) Ulceration
A nurse works with a patient with paranoid schizophrenia regarding the importance of medication management. The patient repeatedly says, "I don't like taking pills." Family members say they feel helpless to foster compliance
Which treatment strategy should the nurse discuss with the health care provider? a. Use of a long-acting antipsychotic preparation b. Addition of a benzodiazepine, such as lorazepam (Ativan) c. Adjunctive use of an antidepressant, such as amitriptyline (Elavil) d. Prolonged hospitalization; this patient is not ready for discharge
A client in the prenatal clinic believes she is pregnant because she has not menstruated for 3 months, and her breasts are getting bigger. What response by the nurse is best?
1. "Lack of menses and breast enlargement are presumptive signs of pregnancy." 2. "The changes you are describing are definitely indicators that you are pregnant." 3. "Lack of menses can be caused by many things. We need to do a pregnancy test." 4. "Breast and menstrual changes are positive signs of pregnancy. Congratulations."