A client has a few canker sores in her mouth. What nursing care measure should the
nurse provide?
A) Add iodized salt to the client's diet
B) Ask client to apply silver nitrate stick as ordered
C) Ask client to chew a few nuts
D) Provide nasogastric tube feedings to let the mouth rest
B
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Leadership of a medical unit have been instructed to integrate the principles of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency of quality improvement. What action should the unit's leaders take?
A) Provide access to online journals and Web-based clinical resources for nursing staff. B) Use flow charts to document the processes of care that are used on the unit. C) Enforce continuing education requirements for all care providers. D) Reduce the use of chemical and physical restraints on the unit.
Which of the following is a true statement according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
a. Avoid all fats in foods. b. Calories consumed should be balanced with those expended. c. Consume no more than 2 cups of whole milk daily. d. Raw eggs can be consumed in moderation.
Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching about extended-release zolpidem (Ambien CR)?
a. "I will take the medication an hour before bedtime." b. "I should take the medication on an empty stomach." c. "I should not take this medication unless I can sleep for at least 6 hours." d. "I will schedule activities that require mental alertness for later in the day."
A nurse is teaching a client with diabetes about carbohydrate counting, the glycemic index (GI), and glycemic load (GL). Which statements by the nurse are accurate? Select all that apply.
A) "All carbohydrates can be counted the same way." B) "The more processed a food, typically, the higher its GI." C) "Eating carbohydrates with proteins will minimize the overall glycemic effect of one food." D) "Fiber from beans tend to have lower GI/GL." E) "Following a low GI/GL diet will decrease your risk of hypoglycemia."