The older adult asks the nurse how dietary supplements will help support health. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. "Fish oil will help to enhance your brain function."
B. "Chromium will help you achieve and maintain optimum weight."
C. "Dietary supplements will help support and maintain hydration."
D. "Soy isoflavone will help prevent Alzheimer's disease."
Answer: A
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with others. Elizabeth might be con-sidered an: a. Engager. b. Innovator. c. Informal change agent. d. Informant.
The RN is working with an experienced LPN (licensed practical nurse) who has been assigned several clients receiving IV therapy. What actions guide the RN in delegating aspects of IV therapy to the LPN? (Select all that apply.)
a. Look up and read the State Nurse Practice Act. b. Check facility policy regarding LPNs and IV therapy. c. Ask the LPN what he or she is comfortable performing. d. Supervise the LPN when performing IV therapy. e. Divide the clients up between the two of them.
A home healthcare nurse notices that his assigned patient uses a mercury thermometer. He asks the nurse what to do if it breaks. Which of the following is not correct?
A) "Just flush the glass and mercury down the toilet." B) "Do not vacuum the area where it breaks." C) "Open the windows and close off the room for an hour." D) "Throw away any clothing exposed to the mercury."
Which diseases are caused by herpes viruses? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chicken pox b. Hepatitis c. Influenza d. Mononucleosis e. Shingles