A pt with chronic pyelnophritis returns to the clinic for follow-up. which behaviors indicates the pt is meeting the expected outcomes to conserve existing kidney function?
a. drinks a liter of fluid every day
b. considers buying a home blood pressure cuff
c. reports taking antibiotics as prescribed
d. takes pain medication on a regular basis
Answer: c. reports taking antibiotics as prescribed
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An elderly gentleman was shoveling his snow when you arrived for a home visit. You notice that when he comes inside he is very pale, is shivering, and seems a bit confused. His skin is very cold when you touch it
Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take first? a. Apply warm moist towels to his head, neck, chest, and groin b. Give him hot coffee with sugar to drink c. Have him get in a tub of very hot water immediately d. Call 911
The nurse is performing developmental assessments on several children in a pediatric clinic setting. Which children as exhibiting a delay in meeting expected developmental milestones?
Select all that apply. A) A 2-year-old who is unable to cut with scissors B) A 2-year-old who cannot recite her phone number C) A 3-year-old who is unable to speak in sentences D) A 5-year-old who is unable to button his shirt E) A 6-year-old who is unable to sit still for a short story
The nurse, working in a senior center, performs risk assessments for suicide. Which factors would increase a patient's risk for suicide in the older adult? Select all that apply
1) Age 2) Lives alone 3) Widower 4) Drug and/or alcohol abuse 5) Limited financial resources
A patient will begin taking propranolol (Inderal) for hypertension. Which statement by the nurse is important when teaching this patient about the medication?
a. "Check your hands and feet for swelling and report that to your provider." b. "It is safe to take this medication with a calcium channel blocker." c. "Stop taking the drug if you become short of breath." d. "Take your pulse and do not take the medication if your heart rate is fast."