All of the following are examples of Nursing-Initiated Nursing Interventions (NICs) for the client who has difficulty feeding himself except
a. client to feed self
b. encouraged to choose menu
c. select correct utensils to use
d. dressed in protective covering of clothing
A
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A teenage pregnant client is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. Which nutrient should the nurse encourage to increase iron absorption?
1. Vitamin A 2. Vitamin C 3. Vitamin D 4. Vitamin E
Which action for a patient receiving tube feedings through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) may be delegated to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
a. Providing skin care to the area around the tube site b. Teaching the patient how to administer tube feedings c. Determining the need for adding water to the feedings d. Assessing the patient's nutritional status at least weekly
What criteria does the nurse use to evaluate to determine if an infant's regurgitation, or spitting up, should be further investigated?
1. How often the baby spits up 2. How much the baby spits up at a time 3. If the baby is gaining weight adequately 4. The consistency of the regurgitated matter
While assessing a patient with an alteration in thyroid function, the nurse notes smooth, fine hair and warm, dry skin. Which question should the nurse ask this patient?
A. "Have you noticed a change in your skin color?" B. "Have you experienced any recent weight loss?" C. "Have you been feeling constipated?" D. "Have you noticed increased bruising?"