A client with cirrhosis is at risk for developing esophageal varices. Which of the following instructions should a nurse provide the client to minimize such risk?
A) Abstain from drinking alcohol.
B) Use aspirin at least once a day.
C) Avoid intake of sodium-rich food.
D) Increase intake of potassium-rich food.
A
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Which woman is at greatest risk for developing cervical cancer?
A) A client who lacks access to or use of health care B) A client who comes from a lower socioeconomic status C) A client whose high-risk HPV infection persists in genital skin cells D) A client who has high intake of alcohol and nicotine
A group is defined as:
a. interactions between people who gather for a purpose b. a collection of interdependent people c. specific topics or problems discussed d. underlying forces of behavior
The HELLP syndrome indicates a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Which of the following represents a defining characteristic of this acronym?
A) H = High blood pressure B) E = Elevated gastrointestinal enzymes C) L = Low liver enzymes D) P = Low platelet count
The nurse is educating a patient with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who has a new prescription for buspirone (BuSpar). Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?
a. Use this medication as needed to manage your anxiety. b. Taper this medication before disconti-nuing. c. Allow 3 weeks before expecting any relief of symptoms. d. This medication poses a great risk of to-lerance and dependence.