Which of the following advice should a nurse give a client with mitral valve prolapse to prevent tachycardia and heart palpitations?
A) Avoid coffee. C) Maintain adequate sodium intake.
B) Increase fluid intake. D) Avoid strenuous activities.
A
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The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed 3-year-old girl. The nurse is providing teaching to the mother about proper oral hygiene. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I really need to carefully check for skin breakdown." B) "I must really scrub her teeth and gums well." C) "I must use a soft toothbrush." D) "I can use a soft gauze sponge to care for her gums."
Law enforcement authorities have notified the emergency department that several people who have been exposed to nerve gas will be arriving
The nurse manager alerts the department nursing staff to expect patients with which assessment findings? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Muscle pain 2. Flaccid paralysis 3. Shortness of breath 4. Miosis 5. Rhinorrhea
Which precautions are important for the nurse to teach a patient who is taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce menopausal discomfort? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use oral contraceptives. b. Avoid cigarette smoking. c. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages. d. Obtain a yearly influenza vaccination. e. Perform monthly breast self-examinations. f. Go to the hospital immediately if chest pains or symptoms of a stroke occur.
An emergency department nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis who will be admitted to the hospital. Into which position that will ease the abdominal pain does the nurse assist the client?
A. Prone B. Supine with the legs straight C. With the knees drawn up to the chest D. Side-lying with the head of the bed flat