The nurse is assessing the diet and nutrition of a client from a different culture. Which of the following questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask? Select all that apply
A) "What foods do you commonly eat?"
B) "Do you have any special routines for eating?"
C) "Are there any foods that you can't eat?"
D) "Do you eat three meals a day?"
E) "Do you have certain foods to keep you healthy?"
A, B, C, E
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A child has blood testing for possible atopic dermatitis. The parent asks why testing for IgE is done. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. "High levels of IgE from an overactive immune system are treated with steroids." B. "If we can control the levels of IgE, we can control your child's skin condition." C. "IgE is raised in allergies and asthma, which are often seen with atopic dermatitis." D. "These results will help us determine how your child's immune system is functioning."
To help reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), the nurse's first priority is to
1. Provide small bedside bags to dispose of used tissues. 2. Administer antibiotics as ordered. 3. Perform strict hand washing before and after care of each patient. 4. Instruct each staff member to wear a mask while providing care.
The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a preoperative patient who is NPO. The patient is noted to have been on long-term oral steroid therapy. What action should the nurse take?
a. Ensure that the physician is informed of the patient's history of steroid use. b. Hold steroid medication while the patient is receiving nothing by mouth. c. Administer the steroid medication topically. d. Monitor vital signs and document.