The nurse is discharging a patient who was hospitalized for a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). Which statement made by the patient indicates understanding of primary prevention?
A. "I need to have my cholesterol monitored every 2 months."
B. "I will need instruction on using my walker."
C. "I must take my blood pressure medications regularly."
D. "I need to have my flu shot this year."
Answer: D
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Which of the following does the nurse do to prevent complications of the patient's condition? a. Assess her joints for swelling and redness. b. Obtain blood specimens for blood cultures. c. Direct her to report temporal or scalp pain. d. Tell her to apply moist heat for 20 minutes.
When the nurse assesses the patient's abdominal superficial reflexes, the umbilicus moves in the direction of the skin stimulated. How would the nurse document this observation?
1. An absence of response 2. A questionable response 3. A negative (-) response 4. A present (+) response
Which action should the nurse take when caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and complains of problems with concentration?
a. Teach the patient to rest the brain by avoiding new activities. b. Teach that "chemo-brain" is a short-term effect of chemotherapy. c. Report patient symptoms immediately to the health care provider. d. Suggest use of a daily planner and encourage adequate rest and sleep.
A variety of drugs are used either alone or in combination to provide relief of postpartum pain. Which of the following would be an option for pain relief?
1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents 2. Proquad 3. Methergine 4. Intravenous oxytocin