A patient who is recovering from surgery for stomach cancer a month ago continues to experience dumping syndrome. What should the nurse instruct this patient?
A. "It will be a problem for the rest of your life."
B. "There's no treatment."
C. "Eat only a clear-liquid diet."
D. "It's usually self-limiting and will resolve within 6 to 12 months."
Answer: D
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A patient was admitted for heart failure, and over the past 3 days the patient's brain natriuretic peptide has decreased. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Prepare to administer extra diuretics. b. Continue with the plan of care. c. Prepare to intubate and ventilate the pa-tient. d. Discuss end-of-life care with the patient.
Calculate the amount to administer: _______________ (use fractions, as appropriate). Ordered: 30 mg
PO. On hand: 20 mg/tablet (scored tablets). Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements about prevention of acquired deafness is correct?
a. Acquired hearing loss cannot be prevented b. Vaccinations against communicable disease can help prevent acquired hearing loss c. Early intervention for acquired hearing loss has no impact on the progression or severity d. None of the above
An example of a measurable outcome health status indicator at the individual-level of practice that would be used by a public health nurse is
a. A 50-year-old woman receives annual mammograms b. School absences in a community decline c. Teachers have increased awareness of health problems d. Those in poverty utilize the free mammogram program