What question can the nurse ask to get the most complete information about the use of CAM?
A) Do you take herbal remedies?
B) Are you practicing any alternative therapy methods?
C) What are you doing to improve your health?
D) Are you taking any dietary supplements?
C
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A) Appearance B) Attitude C) Mood D) Sensorium E) Intelligence F) Temperament
An older male client with several chronic conditions is using pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) for cold symptoms. Which adverse effect does the nurse teach the client to report to the physician?
1. Increased coughing 2. Irritated, crusty nares 3. Thickening and color change of nasal drainage 4. Decreased urinary stream
In planning for the patient assignment, the nurse prioritizes a schedule on the basis of the patient's needs and conditions. In reviewing the nursing diagnoses, which of the following patients should be seen first in the morning?
A) urinary, impaired elimination B) altered sleep pattern C) decreased cardiac output D) self-care deficit; grooming