Why does a nurse ask a client scheduled for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy about the use of herbal supplements?
A) They produce anorexia.
B) They impair the immune system.
C) They prolong bleeding.
D) They lower high-density lipoprotein levels.
C
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A patient has a mix of deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood in the left and right atrium. What defect does the patient suffer from?
A) Deviated septum B) Blocked pulmonary vein C) Blocked carotid artery D) Endocarditis
The nurse provides for the care of the client after a cerebrovascular accident with expressive aphasia. Which of the following interventions should be the priority intervention?
A) Listen for the intent of the message and do not concentrate on the words. B) Devise a picture chart for the patient to point for requests. C) Encourage the client to speak when no one is around. D) Remind the patient that no improvement is expected.
The nurse is planning care for a 50-year-old client who is in one of the high risk groups for developing osteoporosis. The intervention the nurse plans for this client includes which of the following? (Select all that apply)
1. Following a diet with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D 2. Increasing the intake of beverages containing phosphorous 3. Having a yearly bone mineral density (BMD) test 4. Including isometric exercise for at least 30 minutes three times per week 5. Weight-bearing exercises
A client is diagnosed with Wegener's granulomatosis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Shortness of breath and cough 2. Tinnitus 3. Abdominal pain 4. Conjunctivitis 5. Muscle aches 6. Vomiting