A tourniquet is necessary for a fingerstick during which of the following situations:
a.) obese patients
b.) dehydrated patients
c.) never
d.) if the flow is slow
Ans: c.) never
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1. Ineffective individual coping 2. Self-care deficit 3. Anxiety 4. Altered thought processes
A confused but physically healthy older patient eats a diet very high in cereals and breads, with fruit only once per week and little protein. How does the patient's diet impact her current condition?
A) A lack of vitamin A can affect her night vision. B) A high-calcium diet can lead to problems with kidney stones. C) The lack of fruit in her diet can contribute to complaints of constipation. D) A high-carbohydrate diet can stimulate abnormally high release of insulin, which can add to her confusion.
When caring for a client with diabetic neuropathy, what sign should the nurse monitor
the client for? A) Lack of sensation B) Weight gain C) Temperature elevation D) Somnolence
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A) The client will fall asleep faster. B) The client will report a decrease in sleep latency to 10 to 15 minutes within 30 days. C) The nurse will administer the client's hypnotic at bedtime each night. D) The nurse will give the client a backrub at bedtime each night.