You are caring for an older adult patient with fever, dehydration, and diarrhea. Which of the following do you anticipate will be used in treating this patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. Lipoprotein
2. Carbohydrates
3. Minerals
4. Electrolytes
3, 4
Fluid/electrolyte mixtures and minerals are used in solutions to treat dehydration, electrolyte loss, and especially diarrhea.
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A patient with bipolar disorder drinks a six-pack of beer each day. He tells the nurse that it is the only way he can relax. What is an appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?
1. Plan for follow-up support. 2. Encourage re-evaluation of current behavior. 3. Encourage and provide feedback on small steps toward change. 4. Help the patient identify feelings of loss and contrast with long-term benefits.
Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform while providing spiritual care for a dying client?
A) Encourage family members in their frank communication. B) Provide spiritual books. C) Ask the family members about spiritual care. D) Allow a period of privacy.
A new nurse has been hired to work in a busy pediatric intensive care unit at the local hospital. The nurse will spend six weeks in orientation to the unit. The new nurse demonstrates commitment by:
1. Attending every class on time. 2. Questioning the preceptor during all procedures. 3. Joining the ANA. 4. Exhibiting clinical competence.
Suppose a nurse researcher was interested in learning whether a self-administered health history questionnaire yielded results comparable to a personal interview health history form. The researcher would be doing a(n):
A) Secondary analysis B) Content analysis C) Methodologic study D) Survey