A patient with gout has been prescribed colchicine, which he is to take orally each day. When providing relevant health education for this patient, the nurse should emphasize the need to avoid
A) alcohol.
B) high-salt foods.
C) food additives.
D) simple sugars.
A
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In addition to the nurse, what other key people are involved in the evaluation phase of the nursing process?
a. nurse managers b. patient and his family c. patient and her physician d. all health care professionals involved with the patient's care
The nurse is teaching a new parents class about self-esteem development in infants. Which information should be included?
A) Keep the baby on a 3-hour feeding schedule, even if it means awakening him. B) If the baby awakens at night, let him cry for a few minutes before responding. C) Use firm, loving discipline with the baby from the beginning. D) Respond to the baby's needs promptly and consistently.
The client is being treated with one of the sulfonamides. She complains to the nurse of experiencing a sore throat. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?
a. Administer the medication; this is an expected side effect of the medication. b. Call the physician; this is symptomatic of development of a superinfection. c. Call the physician; this is symptomatic of a life-threatening anemia. d. Hold the medication and call the pharmacist for clarification.
A complete bed bath is not given for several days after surgery to allow the person to rest
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.