The nurse is completing an assessment of a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. What intervention should the nurse identify to help this patient with feelings of fatigue? Select all that apply.
A. Restricting fluids and measuring abdominal girth
B. Reviewing dietary restrictions for sodium intake
C. Organizing care to allow for rest periods
D. Consulting with physical therapy for an activity plan
E. Assisting with activities of daily living as needed
Answer: E
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A. The child has not developed seasonal illnesses. B. Edema and fluid retention have been eliminated. C. Stools are more solid and passed less often. D. Weight gain has been consistent at each visit.
The nurse caring for the pregnant woman should be aware that the U.S. birth rate shows what trend?
a. Births to unmarried women are more likely to have less favorable outcomes. b. Birth rates for women 40 to 44 years of age are beginning to decline. c. Cigarette smoking among pregnant women continues to increase. d. The rates of pregnancy and abortion among teens are lower in the United States than in any other industrialized country.
A patient who has been diagnosed with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis asks how long the treatment regimen will last. Select the nurse's best response
a. "After the sputum is converted to negative for TB organisms, the therapy continues for 12 to 24 months." b. "The entire course of therapy lasts 3 to 6 months or until the chest radiograph is normal." c. "Therapy is indefinite, because there is no method of determining responsiveness." d. "No therapy is completely effective in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, so treatment is needed for several years."
What manifestations does a nurse anticipate when assessing a patient with preeclampsia? Select all that apply
a. Systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mm Hg b. Increase in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg over baseline c. Diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mm Hg d. Increase in diastolic blood pressure of 15 mm Hg over baseline e. 2 lb increase in weight in 1 week f. 9 lb increase in weight in 1 month