Which item should the nurse offer to the patient who is to restart oral intake after being NPO due to nausea and vomiting?

a. Glass of orange juice
b. Dish of lemon gelatin
c. Cup of coffee with cream
d. Bowl of hot chicken broth


b. Dish of lemon gelatin

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a. Ask if the weight loss was intended. b. Encourage a high-protein, high-fiber diet. c. Measure for new compression stockings. d. Review a 3-day food recall diary.

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Which of the following is a description of the most effective type of letter sent to a policy maker in a lobbying campaign?

a. A long emotional plea that is very thorough and explanatory and includes many examples b. A form letter with a handwritten salutation and signature c. A concise handwritten letter written in your own words, using your own thoughts and logic d. A letter that includes a list of all topics of interest to nurses in your area

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You forgot to do the diabetic urine test for Mrs. Sweet before lunch as it was ordered. You should

A homemaker/home health aide must act in a way that is both legally and morally acceptable. In the following situations, select the action that would be indicated for the homemaker/home health aide. a. do it after lunch; Mrs. Sweet only had soup and milk for lunch anywayó nothing with sugar on it b. report to the case manager in charge c. give the report from the test you did at 7:30 a.m.; Mrs. Sweet has not urinated since then d. forget it; the nurse can do it before supper instead

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A 5-year-old girl on a behavior modification program is admitted to the unit. The nurse would expect to participate in which activity based on this approach?

1. Challenging irrational thoughts 2. Rewarding the accomplishment of each goal 3. Family therapy with every member present for each session 4. Play therapy with dolls representing every member of the family

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