When assessing a newly admitted pregnant patient, the nurse identifies a history of rheumatic heart disease. To prevent further stress on the heart, the nurse anticipates a protocol of:
a. potassium.
b. calcium.
c. zinc.
d. iron.
D
Iron intake must be adequate to prevent anemia, which will further stress the heart.
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During their physiology class, the students are learning about the male reproductive system. What naturally occurring substance would the students learn is thought to affect only sperm production?
A) Estrogen B) Testosterone C) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) D) Inhibin
A patient with an anal fistula is admitted to the medical-surgical unit. In preparing a plan of care for this patient, the nurse incorporates the most common treatment for this condition, which focuses on:
A) Surgery B) Dietary modification C) Sitz baths D) Stool bulking agents
Why will a nurse find it difficult to conduct venipuncture on an older adult?
A) Because older adults find it difficult to keep still during the procedure B) Because older adults find the procedure more painful than others C) Because veins of older adults tend to be rigid D) Because older adults have cardiac or renal disorders
A patient who is being admitted for surgery asks the nurse why information is being collected about the patient's use of herbal and natural supplements. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Herbal supplements may interact with anesthetic agents." 2. "Herbal remedies may cause pain relievers to be ineffective." 3. "The physician is in charge of medications." 4. "There is no need to take these preparations."