At a prenatal visit, a woman who is 32 weeks pregnant states that she is having difficulty sleeping. The nurse suggests she:
a. walk for 30 minutes every evening.
b. drink a glass of warm milk before bedtime.
c. drink 4 ounces of wine at dinner.
d. take an over-the-counter sedative.
B
A remedy for sleeplessness is to drink a glass of warm milk before bedtime.
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a. Refer the patient to a dietician for a nutri-tional assessment. b. Encourage the patient to add more protein items to the diet. c. Reinforce the patient's good eating habits and nutrition. d. Consult the provider about adding an iron supplement.
Which of the following traits among group members is most likely to increase group cohesion?
a. Differences among group members' attitudes and values b. Every member acting as a leader c. Problem-solving skills d. Diverse goals
What is the purpose of a diagnosis-related group (DRG)?
A) to determine the payment system for a hospital stay, surgery, or treatment B) to determine if a patient has health insurance C) to determine which hospital a patient may go to D) none of the above
A patient with second-degree burns is treated with silver sulfadiazine [Silvadene]. A nursing student asks the nurse about the differences between silver sulfadiazine and mafenide [Sulfamylon], because the two are similar products, and both contain sulfonamides. What does the nurse tell the student about silver sulfadiazine?
a) It causes increased pain when the medication is applied. b) It has a broader spectrum of antimicrobial sensitivity. c) It has antibacterial effects related to release of free silver. d) It suppresses renal excretion of acid, causing acidosis.