A patient has pulmonary edema. For what condition should the healthcare professional assess the patient as the priority?
a. Right-sided heart failure
b. Left-sided heart failure
c. Mitral valve prolapse
d. Aortic stenosis
Answer: b. Left-sided heart failure
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During a health history of a patient who complains of chronic constipation, the patient asks the nurse about high-fiber foods. The nurse relates that an example of a high-fiber food would be:
a. Broccoli. b. Hamburger. c. Iceberg lettuce. d. Yogurt.
A client with a spinal cord injury (SCI) that has resulted in paraplegia has expressed doubts about "ever being able to give birth to children."
The nurse formulates the best response to the client's concern based on the understanding that: 1. Becoming a biological mother is usually possible regardless of an SCI. 2. Being sexually active will require a supportive partner. 3. Ability to function sexually will be determined by her ability to accept the physical limitations. 4. Conception is usually by artificial insemination.
A community is searching for additional funding so that a bike trail can be built in the communi-ty. Which of the following best describes this example?
a. Health promotion b. Illness prevention c. Specific protection d. Health protection
Do not crush or mix enteric-coated tablets or capsules into food or liquid because they will destroy the enteric coating and cause the medication to be released into the stomach rather than the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).