An older client recently reported a significant loss of hearing after being involved in an explosion. He has
voiced questions about the sensory loss. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
A) The most common cause of hearing impairments is the result of exposure to loud noises.
B) Hearing loss attributed to loud noises is normally reversible.
C) Loud noises can cause immediate, permanent losses of hearing.
D) Surgery will help restore the hearing you have lost.
C
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a. 16 b. 18 c. 20 d. 22
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The nurse understands that these modifications include a. Decreasing carbohydrates to 25% to 30% of total intake. b. Decreasing protein intake to .75 g/kg/day. c. Ingesting water before and after exercise. d. Providing vitamin and mineral supple-ments.
The nurse is assessing an infant brought to the clinic because of diarrhea. The infant is alert but has dry mucous membranes
Which additional assessment data indicates to the nurse that the infant is experiencing an early to moderate stage of dehydration? 1. Bradycardia 2. Tachycardia 3. Increased blood pressure 4. Normal fontanels
The nurse primarily uses the nursing process in the care of patient's:
a) To explain nursing interventions to other health care professionals b) As a problem solving tool to identify and treat patient's health care problems c) As a scientific based process of diagnosing the patient's health care problems d) To establish nursing theory that incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans