A client complains of palpitations and a feeling of anxiety. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to keep in mind?
A) This is a normal response by the heart's conduction system.
B) This is the body's response to an increase in cardiac output.
C) The heart is attempting to increase cardiac output.
D) The heart is responding to increased renal perfusion.
C
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A patient tells the nurse that there is a history of diabetes in the family, and even though she has always tried to keep her blood glucose level on the "low side" she still developed diabetes. What information should the nurse provide?
1. "Body weight is a big contributor to the development of both types of diabetes." 2. "There is no way to stop the development of diabetes." 3. "Diabetes can be caused by taking some medications." 4. "It is thought that genetics is involved with the development of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes."
To reduce the risk of orthostatic hypotension in a client prescribed a diuretic antihypertensive medication, the nurse would teach the client to
a. increase fluid intake. b. increase intake of potassium. c. sit up before standing, and stand before walking. d. stand up quickly using sturdy support.
Which of the following developmental levels does the nurse assess when determining whether a 7-year-old is ready to understand the scientific explanation of a disease?
1. psychosocial developmental level 2. literacy level 3. intellectual developmental level 4. emotional maturity
The nurse is aware that when caring for the client who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive, once initial treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis is completed, interventions should include:
a. avoiding fresh juice and fruit b. being reevaluated every 2 to 4 weeks for reoccurrence c. recognizing the signs and symptoms of me-ningitis, so any reoccurrence can be identified soon d. beginning lifelong suppressive therapy