A patient presents to an ambulatory care clinic reporting a lack of energy and tiredness. One of several assessments the nurse wants to make is a diet history
To perform a home diet history the nurse instructs the patient to keep a journal of which of the following? a. All food for the last 5 days
b. Only solid food for 3 days
c. All food for 3 days, including one weekend day
d. Only solid food for 3 days, including one weekend day
C
The home diet history is conducted over a 3-day period of time, including one weekend day. All food ingested is measured. Three-day food records require the use of measuring cups and scales.
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a. "Add peppermint oil to the humidifier to relax the airway." b. "Make sure you clean the humidifier to prevent infection." c. "Keep the humidifier filled with water at all times." d. "Use the humidifier when you sleep, even during daytime naps."
A nurse is writing a care plan for a client hospitalized with pneumonia. The priority nursing diagnosis is ineffective airway clearance. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
1. Administer the pneumococcal vaccine 2. Provide smoking cessation education 3. Limit fluid intake 4. Perform chest percussion
The professional in the allied health team whose job it is to evaluate the individual's physical capabilities and limitations and design therapies to correct or minimise deformity is the:
a. occupational therapist. b. speech therapist. c. physiotherapist. d. nurse.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is at risk for infection. Which action by the nurse indicates correct understanding about standard precautions?
a. Teaches the patient about good nutrition b. Dons gloves when wearing artificial nails c. Disposes an uncapped needle in the designated container d. Wears eyewear when emptying the urinary drainage bag