Sensory problems may affect the patient's ability to eat, but they do not affect appetite.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A patient with a ruptured diverticulum in the descending colon has undergone a transverse loop colostomy. The patient is upset and says, "I didn't know it was going to be this awful. I hate this!"
Which response made by the nurse would be most helpful? a. "This is a temporary solution. It will be closed in 6 weeks." b. "This seems awful now, but you won't have the problems you had before." c. "If everything goes well the surgeon can close this colostomy in about a year." d. "With the appropriate pouch and loose clothing, no one will notice a thing."
The nurse teaches the client about Steri-Strips after suture removal. Which does the nurse include in client teaching?
1. Presents a skin barrier 2. Provides gentle support 3. Prevents scarring of wound 4. Collects additional drainage
The nurse is teaching the client with iron-deficiency anemia about the need to increase his consumption of:
a. vitamin A c. B-complex vitamins. b. vitamin E. d. vitamin C.
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus, which was previously controlled with an oral antidiabetic agent, is hospitalized for treatment of a leg ulcer
The health care provider has ordered sliding scale insulin coverage with regular insulin for hyperglycemia. The nurse brings the injection into the room, and the patient becomes upset, stating "I don't want to start taking that drug! I'll need it the rest of my life." What is the nurse's best response? a. "This is the same drug as the oral medication you were taking. It's a stronger dose while you are in the hospital." b. "Don't worry. You shouldn't need this too often. As you feel better, your blood glucose level will drop." c. "Your body is under stress right now, which raises your blood glucose level. This does not mean you will be on this drug permanently. Once you're feeling better, your provider will determine if your oral medication is all you will need." d. "Your disease is progressing and your pancreas is producing less insulin. I know this is a hard time for you. Do you want to talk about it?"