The nurse teaches an older patient safety rules for exercising. What do these rules include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Carry medical identification.
b. Check blood glucose before exercising.
c. Drink plenty of water.
d. Have quick-acting glucose.
e. Knowing signs of hyperglycemia.
A, B, C, D
Rules for safe exercise include all the above except the patient is more likely to experience hy-poglycemia, so those signs and symptoms are important related to exercise.
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In her work with pregnant women of various cultures, a nurse practitioner has observed various practices that seemed strange or unusual. She has learned that cultural rituals and practices during pregnancy seem to have one purpose in common
Which statement best describes that purpose? a. To promote family unity b. To ward off the "evil eye" c. To appease the gods of fertility d. To protect the mother and fetus during pregnancy
A child with hemophilia plans on participating in a bicycling club. The nurse should recommend the child
1. consider a swim club instead of thebicycling club. 2. wear kneepads,elbow pads,and ahelmet while bicycling. 3. participate only in the socialactivities of the club. 4. not join the club.
It is projected that the incidence of diabetes will increase in the future, and therefore the need for more diabetes health educators also will increase. Which of the following approaches was used to identify this need?
a. Preactive b. Reactive c. Inactive d. Interactive
A patient who is receiving IV fluids notifies the nurse that his arm feels tight. Upon assessment, the nurse notes that the arm is swollen and cool to the touch. What should the nurse's first action be?
a. Discontinue the IV site, and apply a warm compress. b. Attached a syringe, and pull back on the plunger to aspirate the IV fluid. c. Start a new IV site distal from the site. d. Stop the IV fluids, and notify the physician immediately.