What prevention measure against Lyme disease should the nurse suggest to the client who spends the summer months every year at a cabin in the woods in northern Vermont?
A. Get rid of house pets.
B. Obtain the Lyme disease vaccination.
C. Stay indoors after the sun goes down.
D. Wear light-colored clothing when outdoors.
B
This client's chronic and long-term exposure to the conditions in which Lyme disease is most prevalent makes the use of the Lyme disease vaccine cost-effective and the best prevention.
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a. "Did we forget something?" b. "Is there anything else you would like to mention?" c. "I need to go on to the next patient. I'll be back." d. "While I'm here, let's talk about your upcoming surgery."
A postsurgical client is recovering in hospital following bowel surgery. The client's family is eager to bring him some of his favorite foods to make his stay more pleasant and has asked the nurse whether this practice is acceptable
The client is currently on a clear liquid diet, which will be changed as the client tolerates intake. What food item is currently acceptable within this hospital diet? A) Black tea B) Skim milk C) Cream of chicken soup D) Tomato juice
Which of the following clients is most at risk for gastroesophageal influx?
A. A client who drinks decaffeinated beverages B. A client who is underweight. C. A client taking oral hypoglycemic agents D. A client who has a nasogastric tube
A client is prescribed an oral medication. When reviewing this medication, the nurse realizes it might not be the route of choice for this client because the client is experiencing:
1. Nausea. 2. Anxiety. 3. Vomiting. 4. Pain from cuts and abrasions. 5. Irritated gastric mucosa.