The nurse cautions the parents of a child with Lyme disease that serious complications can follow this disease such as: (Select all that apply.)
a. Reye syndrome
b. Carditis
c. Nephritis
d. Arthritis
e. Pneumonia
B, D
The complications of Lyme disease include carditis and arthritis as well as some neurologic complications.
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The nurse is instructing a client with heart failure about a prescribed sodium-restricted diet. Which client statement indicates that additional teaching is required?
A) "I can use as much salt substitute as I want." B) "I have to read the labels on foods to find out the sodium content." C) "I have to limit the intake of food with baking soda or baking powder." D) "I can use spices and lemon juice to add flavor to food when cooking."
In what situation would the use of side rails not be considered a restraint?
A) The nurse keeps them raised at all times. B) The institution's policies mandate using side rails. C) A visitor requests their use. D) A patient requests they be up at night.
A patient comes to the emergency department reporting a sudden onset of dyspnea. What finding is a manifestation of dyspnea?
A) Shortness of breath B) Painful breathing C) Rapid breathing D) Inability to breathe
Which of the following statements describes how nursing in the community is more challenging than nursing in an acute care setting?
a. There is limited access to information useful to the nurse in giving care in the community. b. More paperwork and forms are required when giving care in the home. c. It is more challenging to control the environment in the community. d. Specialization isn't possible in the community setting.