The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is complaining of frequent heartburn. The nurse's best advice would be:
A) "You can buy all sorts of over-the-counter medications to help with the symptoms." B) "Avoid fried or spicy foods, and avoid overeating." C) "Try lying down after meals to rest for awhile and allow the food
to digest." D) "Eat only three meals per day."
B
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The nurse teaches a young mother the importance of administering appropriate dosages of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and determines further teaching is needed when the mother makes what statement?
A) "The children's dosage will change with time as they grow." B) "My baby's dose of Tylenol is about 1 half an adult dose." C) "It is important to give the right dose to prevent toxic effects of the medication." D) "My children's dose of Tylenol should be based on their weight or age."
A school nurse was asked to see Lisa, a student in the fourth grade who was rumored to be living in a car with her mother. Which of the following would most likely have caused the teacher to become concerned?
a. Lisa is not always respectful of the teacher. b. Lisa has not been doing her homework. c. Lisa may be developmentally delayed. d. Lisa may have behaved in a sexually inappropriate manner.
What should the nurse assess for the when a patient is scheduled for an angiogram?
a. Dizziness b. Allergy to shrimp c. Increased BP d. Irregular heartbeat
A 66-year-old patient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and related vision loss. Which statement demonstrates the ability to manage her condition?
a. "I schedule my yearly eye examination for the week of my birthday." b. "When I notice haloes around lights, I'll know I'm developing a problem with re-tinopathy." c. "My sister had diabetic retinopathy, and the vessels in her eyes were scarred." d. "I understand that the eye problems need to be diagnosed with an ophthalmoscopic exam."