A nurse is teaching a client about good oral hygiene. What information should the nurse
provide the client regarding oral hygiene and mouth care?
A) Floss forcefully to remove debris between teeth
B) Practice oral hygiene to improve appetite and taste of food
C) Use a small toothbrush for sensitive teeth and gums
D) Moisten lips with water to prevent dryness
B
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The occupational health nurse is planning to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to help a group of employees reduce high blood pressure. Which outcomes indicate that the interventions have been effective? (Select all that apply.)
1. Report that filing for overtime has decreased 25%. 2. Average systolic blood pressure reduced by 10 mm Hg. 3. Absenteeism has decreased 30% over the last month. 4. Cafeteria offering low salt and no added salt menu items. 5. Employees walking on afternoon break instead of smoking.
A patient has metabolic (nonrespiratory) acidosis. What type of respirations would be assessed?
A) periods of apnea C) increased depth and rate B) decreased depth and rate D) alternating fast and slow
During a vaginal examination of a 38-year-old woman, the nurse notices that the vulva and vagina are erythematous and edematous with thick, white, curdlike discharge adhering to the vaginal walls. The woman reports intense pruritus and thick white discharge from her vagina. The nurse knows that these history and physical examination findings are most consistent with which of these conditions?
A) Candidiasis B) Trichomoniasis C) Atrophic vaginitis D) Bacterial vaginosis
The client smokes two packs of cigarettes per day. The nurse works with the client, and they agree that the client will smoke one cigarette less each week, until he is down to one pack per day
In three weeks, the client is smoking two and a half packs of cigarettes per day. This is an example of which of the following? a. A realistic goal b. A compliant client c. An unmet outcome d. A nonmeasurable goal