A client is found to have leukoplakia, and the nurse is teaching the client about measures to reduce the client's risk. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching?
A) "Increase your intake of foods high in iron and zinc."
B) "Avoid substances that could be irritating to your mouth."
C) "Make sure to get lots of vitamin from the sun."
D) "Use a humidifier to increase the moisture in the environment."
B
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A pregnant woman is married to an intravenous drug user. She had a negative HIV screening test just after missing her first menstrual period
The nurse would suspect that the client needs to be retested for HIV if which of the following symptoms occur? 1. Hemoglobin of 11 g/dL and a rapid weight gain 2. Elevated blood pressure and ankle edema 3. Shortness of breath and frequent urination 4. Unusual fatigue and recurring Candida vaginitis
Failure to provide for basic physical needs is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The off-going nurse is giving shift report to the oncoming nurse about the care of a patient who had a nephrostomy tube placed 3 days ago and it is to remain in place until the urinary obstruction is resolved. What is the most important point to clearly communicate about the urine drainage?
a. "Urine is draining only into the collection bag, not the bladder; therefore, the minimum expected drainage is 30 mL/hour." b. "For the first 24 hours postoperatively, the amount of urinary drainage was assessed every hour." c. "The surgeon placed ureteral tubes so all the urine may pass through the bladder or all of the urine might go directly into the collection bag." d. "The nephrostomy site has not been leaking any blood or urine and you should continue to monitor the site for leakage."