An older patient asks the nurse what can be done to help with urinary incontinence. What can the nurse respond to this patient?
A) Practice pelvic muscle exercises.
B) Reduce fluids a few hours before sleep.
C) Avoid caffeinated beverages.
D) Limit alcohol intake to 3 drinks per day.
A
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The nursing student who recently married realizes that one of the tasks of the new family is:
1. Integrating new family members. 2. Maintaining a satisfying marital relationship. 3. Strengthening the marital relationship. 4. Learning to live together.
A patient with diabetes who is in the second trimester of pregnancy notes that the usual dose of insulin to maintain blood glucose levels has been increasing over the last few weeks
What should the nurse explain to the patient about insulin during pregnancy? A) The fetus is using insulin to maintain blood glucose level in utero. B) Insulin resistance develops because of placenta and other hormones. C) An increase in circulating blood volume during pregnancy deactivates insulin. D) The change in diet causes an increased need for insulin to maintain blood glucose levels.
The adult patient's blood pressure is 80/50 . What additional findings would be consistent with the blood pressure?
a. warm, flushed skin c. pulse of 110 b. respirations of 12 d. increased urine out-put
The nurse is admitting three new clients to the unit. One is Mexican American, one is Chinese American, and one is African American. Part of the dietary assessment is assessing acculturation
What common questions could be asked of all three clients to determine their level of acculturation? Select all that apply. A) "What traditional foods do you eat?" B) "Do you use herbs or home remedies?" C) "Who in your extended family eats traditional foods?" D) "Will someone be bringing in your food?"