Test Result: Low pH (<4.5)
What will be an ideal response?
Diet: High protein, cranberry juice
Disease: Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
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a. "The medication causes urinary retention and a dry mouth." b. "This medication converts to dopamine in the brain so my symptoms should improve." c. "I should take this medication when my hand tremors bother me." d. "Sinemet reduces inflammation in the central nervous system."
A client is admitted to the psychiatric care unit. While the nurse is explaining the use of the call light, the client smiles and says, "Apples, corn, dogs, my foot." The nurse correctly documents the client is demonstrating which speech pattern?
1. Neologisms 2. Clanging 3. Word salad 4. Echolalia
Which indicates that a school-age child is using a metered-dose inhaler correctly?
a. The child uses his inhaled steroid before the bronchodilator. b. The child exhales forcefully as he squeezes the inhaler. c. The child holds his breath for 10 seconds after the first puff. d. The child waits 10 minutes before taking a second puff.
A nurse is discharging a client to home and discussing food insecurity. Which component of food insecurity has important implications for health and nutrition? Select all that apply.
A) Disease B) Health C) Wealth D) Poverty E) Rural Living