The nurse is caring for an older adult who is not eating because "it doesn't taste like what I eat at home." What would be an appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?
A) Serve 5 to 6 small meals per day
B) Assess food preferences and obtain favorite foods
C) Serve in-between-meal snacks
D) Serve more sweets because the patient likes them
B
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Why is antibody-mediated immunity considered to be one type of "adaptive" immunity?
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The client has been started on Detrol LA and tells the nurse that he is experiencing constipation. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?
a. Hold the next dose of the medication; this is an adverse reaction. b. Administer the drug: this is an expected response to the drug. c. Notify the physician; this is a side effect of the medication. d. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence of toxicity of the drug.
The nurse is planning care for a patient with severe symptoms of tinnitus, vertigo, sensorineural hearing deficit, nausea, and vomiting. What issue should the nurse identify as a priority for this patient?
A. Ensuring adequate nutritional intake B. Difficulty sleeping C. Anticipating future attacks D. Problems with interpersonal relationships