A nurse is teaching a patient how to care for her dentures. Which of the following is a recommended teaching guideline?
A) Remove dentures whenever possible to rest the gums.
B) Wrap dentures in a napkin when not using them.
C) Keep dentures near you in the bedding for easy access.
D) Store dentures in cold water when not in use.
D
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When the nursing student prepares to administer an injectable medication to a client for the first time, after practicing in the skills lab, the student should do which of the following? Select all that apply
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client and family. 2. Review the facility policy on medication administration. 3. Explain the procedure to the client. 4. Request supervision from the instructor. 5. Call the physician to verify the order.
You are discharging a client home from the eating disorder unit and you provide the client with a referral to a support group. Why is the referral helpful to this client?
A) Aids in the prevention of a relapse B) Provides support during the easy times C) Aids in the reinforcement of treatment goals D) Prevents a return to adaptive eating habits
The emergency department nurse has just admitted a patient with a burn. The nurse recognizes that the patient is likely to experience a local and systemic response to the burn when the burn exceeds a total body surface area (TBSA) of what?
A) 10% B) 15% C) 20% D) 25%
The parents of a child with muscular dystrophy have the desire to gain additional information regarding services available to children and families affected by this condition. They call the clinic nurse and ask for advice
The nurse's best response is to provide information to the parents related to what? A) Spiritual counseling B) The Muscular Dystrophy Association C) Programs offered by the local school district D) The American Academy of Pediatrics