The nurse is assessing the nutritional intake of a patient diagnosed with chronic carbon dioxide retention. Which patient report indicates the patient requires additional information about dietary choices?
1. "I try to eat salad with lunch every day."
2. "I drink a cup of coffee in the morning with breakfast."
3. "I usually eat a sandwich and pasta salad for lunch."
4. "I have been trying to increase the protein in my diet."
Answer: 3
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What important aspect of the care provided by this organization should the nurse emphasize? 1. Restricted to women and children. 2. Directed to those residing in the Jewish community. 3. Restricted to those who were able to pay for services. 4. Nondenominational and nondiscriminatory in an era of racial discrimination.
Two sets of data with identical means would likely have the same standard deviation
A) True B) False
Explanation: 1. Polypharmacy is a major factor in hospital readmission rates due to unnecessary adverse events. The nurse teaches ways in which the client can avoid readmission to the hospital, including how to take medications as prescribed. 2. There is not enough information to determine if the client is prone to missing medication doses. The nurse does suggest ways in which the client can
keep the medications and doses on a regular schedule, such as using a pill planner. 3. Although the client may have multiple conditions that warrant the medications prescribed, it is the job of each provider to obtain a thorough history. Additionally, pharmacists should alert the client and provider to any interaction potentials. 4. Cognitive impairments do occur when clients are on numerous medications. The nurse ensures the client understands their medication regimen and side effect management. 1. Dexamethasone 2. Ketorolac 3. Fluconazole 4. Phenobarbital 5. Atenolol
Which should the nurse stress in teaching a client to deal with the symptoms of PMS?
a. Decrease her consumption of caffeine. b. Drink a small glass of wine with her evening meal. c. Decrease her fluid intake to prevent fluid retention. d. Eat three large meals a day to maintain glucose levels.