In evaluating for pancreatitis, the nurse will assess for
A) amylase and lipase elevations.
B) a decreased bilirubin level.
C) decreased white blood cell (WBC) and blood glucose levels.
D) hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia.
A
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The nurse is preparing educational materials for a client with hypertension. Which dietary changes should the nurse focus when preparing this material?
Select all that apply. A) Avoiding all sodium in the diet B) Explaining the effects of sodium on blood pressure C) Teaching how to read nutritional labels D) Recognizing foods that are low in sodium E) Using the DASH eating plan
Which nursing intervention for oral care would be most appropriate for a client with oral cancer and a platelet count of 30,000/mm3?
A. "Use only a disposable foam brush for oral care." B. "Use only lemon-glycerin swabs for gentle oral care." C. "Use an ultrasoft "chemobrush" for oral care." D. "Use a firm tooth brush for oral care."
Because your client has decreased cardiac output, a priority of care is to conserve the client's energy. What can you do to facilitate this goal?
1. Restrict all visitors. 2. Plan a 30-minute rest period after breakfast before giving the client a bath. 3. Bathe and ambulate the client early, then schedule a 2-hour rest period. 4. Encourage the client to play relaxing music periodically during the day.
Which nursing theorist(s) underscored the significance of spiritual values by emphasizing the importance of finding meaning in illness, thus suggesting that spirituality is essential to human health?
1. Travelbee 2. Paterson and Zderad 3. Roy 4. Watson