Eating seems to cause diarrhea in a client with AIDS. The client visits the nurse for a remedy. What should the nurse advise such a client?
A) Avoid residue, lactose, fat, and caffeine.
B) Encourage large, high-fat meals.
C) Reduce food intake.
D) Increase the intake of iron and zinc.
A
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The nurse notices that the mother of a 2-year-old boy brings him into the clinic quite frequently for various injuries and suspects there may be some child abuse involved. During an inspection of his mouth, the nurse should look for:
a. Swollen, red tonsils. b. Ulcerations on the hard palate. c. Bruising on the buccal mucosa or gums. d. Small yellow papules along the hard palate.
The hospital has been sued for the actions of a nurse employee. The hospital proves that the nurse was not providing care within the scope of employment as a nurse. Can the hospital still hold liability in this case?
1. Yes, if the plaintiff can prove the nurse was incompetent and that the hospital was aware of the incompetence. 2. Yes, the hospital is automatically liable for the action of any employee. 3. No, at this point the nurse is considered a "lone ranger" and the hospital is not liable for the nurse's actions. 4. No, the doctrine of ostensible authority relieves the hospital of liability related to a rogue employee.
Concerning abnormalities of chromosomes, nurses should be aware that:
1. they occur in approximately 10% of newborn infants. 2. abnormalities of number are the leading causes of pregnancy loss. 3. Down syndrome is a result of an abnormal chromosome structure. 4. unbalanced translocation results in a mild abnormality that the child will outgrow.
When teaching about clopidogrel (Plavix), the nurse will tell the patient with cerebral atherosclerosis
a. to monitor and record the blood pressure daily. b. that Plavix will dissolve clots in the cerebral arteries. c. that Plavix will reduce cerebral artery plaque formation. d. to call the health care provider if stools are bloody or tarry.