A 66-year-old man who originally sought care because of increasing pain in his great toe has subsequently been diagnosed with gout. In addition to pharmacological interventions, what dietary regimen should the nurse recommend to this patient?
A) Low complex carbohydrate intake and high potassium intake
B) High fluid intake and low protein intake
C) High calcium intake and low fat intake
D) High simple carbohydrate intake and avoidance of dairy products
B
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A preterm infant is on a respirator, with intravenous lines and much equipment. When the parents come to visit for the first time, which is an important response by the nurse?
a. Encourage the parents to touch their infant. b. Reassure the parents that the infant is progressing well. c. Discuss the care they will give their infant when the infant goes home. d. Suggest that the parents visit for only a short time to reduce their anxiety.
During a home visit, the patient with diabetes mellitus tells the nurse that she is having a very difficult time obtaining blood for glucose monitoring. Which intervention does the nurse use to help the patient obtain a good blood sample?
a. Asks the healthcare provider to order a different monitoring device b. Instructs the patient to position the lancet on the side of finger or forearm c. Teaches the patient to find a good site and use it repeatedly d. Tells the patient to run warm water over the hand before testing
The nurse is conducting a health history interview, and the patient asks the nurse what an advance directive is. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
1) "Advance directives ensure end-of-life care is comfort measures only." 2) "Advance directives ensure healthcare wishes are carried out." 3) "Advance directives ensure acute illness will be treated aggressively." 4) "Advance directives ensure treatment will be withheld for life-threatening injury or illness."