Bridging may be used to keep the heels free from pressure.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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One nursing strategy to use when striving to make persons comfortable in the hospital setting in relation to their dietary habits is:
a. assure them that the hospital food is nutritious b. insist that they eat at least 80% of all meals c. provide nutritious snacks d. provide foods that are culturally familiar
Gestational diabetes mellitus is a condition characterized by carbohydrate intolerance that is first identified or develops during pregnancy
What are the risks associated with gestational diabetes that a community health nurse would address with a pregnant woman? 1. Blood glucose must be kept in a normal range to prevent early labor. 2. Women with gestational diabetes will require early delivery. 3. Women with gestational diabetes have a higher risk for preeclampsia. 4. Gestational diabetes can be prevented with a glucose tolerance test.
The nurse is caring for a patient with altered cognitive function who has recently been admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility. Which of the following interventions would address the client's safety? Select all that apply
A) Place the client in a room close to the nurses' station. B) Keep the bed in the lowest position possible. C) Use a night light in the patient's room. D) Keep the patient's door closed to reduce noise. E) Leave the television on at all times.
Which of the following women is at highest risk for osteoporosis?
a. A 70-year-old non-Hispanic white woman who has smoked for 50 years b. A 70-year-old non-Hispanic black woman who is a heavy drinker c. A 60-year-old Asian woman who takes steroids to treat SLE d. A 70-year-old Hispanic woman who has had weight loss surgery