A client who has been taking antidepressant therapy for 6 weeks complains of persistent fatigue and low energy; symptoms that were originally thought to be associated with depression. What nutritional deficiency should the nurse suspect?
A) Vitamin A deficiency
B) Vitamin C deficiency
C) Iron deficiency
D) Folic acid deficiency
C
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The mother of an 18-year-old girl asks the nurse which screening her daughter should receive now based on evidence-based recommendations. Which suggestion by the nurse is best?
a. Papanicolaou test b. Human papilloma virus (HPV) test c. Mammogram d. No screenings at this time
Donna is a 34-year-old patient with a spinal cord injury. After two months in the hospital, Donna expresses concern to the nurse that she hasn't had a menstrual period since her accident. The nurse explains that
A) it may take approximately 6 months for her periods to return. B) she will probably not have a normal menstrual cycle. C) she will most likely not have periods and will not need birth control. D) she should have started her periods by now so the nurse will report this finding to the physician.
A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is perspiring and her blood pressure is 88/50 . The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret these manifestations as
A) common adverse effects of magnesium sulfate. B) magnesium sulfate toxicity. C) a hypersensitivity reaction to magnesium sulfate. D) an idiosyncratic reaction from the magnesium sulfate.
The nurse teaches the client who recently had hiatal hernia diagnosed. To keep the patient free from pain, what should the nurse recommend?
A) Increased fiber intake B) Taking a nap after each meal C) Ensuring not to skip meals D) Remain upright for 1 hour after eating