A nurse provides instructions to a client about measures to prevent an acute attack of gout. The nurse determines that the client needs additional instructions if the client states:
A. "It's important for me to drink a lot of fluids."
B. "A fad diet or starvation diet can cause an acute attack."
C. "I don't need medication unless I'm having a severe attack."
D. "Physical and emotional stress can cause an attack."
Answer: C. "I don't need medication unless I'm having a severe attack."
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1. "I know it must be frustrating working with a new charge nurse, but how can we make this situation better?" 2. "This is not professional behavior, and you need to stop it or you will lose your job the next time I hear about it." 3. "I know the charge nurse is new to the role, but you should get used to it or there will be more changes." 4. "I know the new charge nurse is difficult to work with, but please help make the job easier to do."
The nurse suspects that an older patient has been physically abused. What must be included in the medical workup for this patient?
1. Pelvic examination 2. Toxicological screening 3. Complete blood count and blood chemistries 4. Complete visual examination with clothing removed
Which client is most at risk for hematologic problems?
A. 48-year-old man who had a myocardial infarction 5 years ago B. 62-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus on insulin therapy C. 55-year-old man with chronic alcoholism D. 27-year-old woman taking oral contraceptives
When caring for a client receiving risperidone, the nurse should:
a. monitor the client for anemia. c. monitor the client's triglyceride level. b. monitor the client's vital signs. d. monitor the client's blood glucose.