Which of the following dietary modifications should the nurse advise a client undergoing chemotherapy?
A) Eat wholesome meals. C) Avoid intake of fluids.
B) Avoid spicy and fatty foods. D) Eat warm or hot foods.
B
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The nurse takes the following actions in order to minimize the possibility of infection during a bed bath: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Uses gloves for the entire procedure. 2. Washes eyes first. 3. Washes eyes from inner canthus to outer canthus. 4. Washes the perineum after the face. 5. Dries the perineum thoroughly.
A client is constipated and trying to have a bowel movement. How does holding the breath and pushing down (the Valsalva maneuver) affect the pulse?
A) Left ventricle pumps more forcefully; pulse is stronger B) Stimulates the vagus nerve to increase the rate C) Stimulates the vagus nerve to decrease the rate D) Right ventricle is less efficient; pulse is thready
A community health nurse determines that it is time for teaching a family about health promotion activities when they say which of the following?
A) "Is there a place we can go for the medicine?" B) "It's time we do something about eating right." C) "When are you coming back to visit?" D) "Our grandchildren visit every summer." Ans: B
A laboring patient is lying supine with a blood pressure of 88/60. What should be the initial nursing action?
1. Administer oxygen at 5 L. 2. Notify the physician or nurse-midwife. 3. Increase the intravenous drip rate. 4. Position the patient to a lateral (side-lying) position.