A patient who was admitted with symptoms of hypoxia is changed from a face mask to a nasal cannula for oxygen delivery. How should the nurse classify this patient's health status?
A. Stabilizing
B. Compounded with another health issue
C. Deteriorating
D. Improving
Answer: D
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A system of comprehensive patient care that considers the physical, emotional, and social environment and spiritual needs of a person is:
a. interdependent care. b. holistic health care. c. illness prevention care. d. health promotion care.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a situational crisis. Which statement by the nurse best reflects the therapeutic communication necessary when caring for this patient?
1. "It's best to stay busy." 2. "It could have been worse." 3. "I know just how you feel." 4. "I am sorry this happened to you."
The nurse would counsel a diabetic client who has developed nephropathy that the best dietary alteration to manage this complication is a
a. high-calorie diet. b. high-fat diet. c. low-carbohydrate diet. d. low-protein diet.
A balanced diet contains 2 to 3 servings per day from the milk, yogurt, and cheese food group.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)