Self-abuse may occur when a client is unable to carry out ADLs independently and will not ask for help
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A female patient tells the nurse that she is genetically predisposed to type 2 diabetes. What is the most important information that the nurse should provide?
1. the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and activity level 2. the need to avoid carbohydrate intake 3. the need to begin monitoring daily blood glucose levels 4. the need to address active health problems and not those that have yet to manifest
According to Maslow, which client need would be considered to be of highest priority?
a. stable living condi-tions c. knowledge deficits b. supportive family environment d. physiological needs
Ordered: 100 mL q2h of a 25 % solution for an irrigation
a. How many mL of the active ingredient will you prepare? b. What is the ratio of the active ingredient to the inactive ingredient?
The parents of a 7-month-old child with an infection ask the nurse about how to treat their child's fever. After providing teaching, the parents voice understanding with which statements? Select all that apply
A) "Unless my child develops a fever over 102.2°F , I don't need to make an appointment with the physician." B) "Having a temperature over 38°C puts my child at risk for the infection spreading to the bloodstream." C) "I can use acetaminophen to help with the symptoms of the infection but it won't get rid of the infection." D) "Even though people get frightened, fevers are not a bad thing during an infection unless it gets too high." E) "Any fever is dangerous and can cause serious damage to brain cells if it goes on too long."