A patient expresses an interest in controlling his or her blood cholesterol. Which of the following statements would be least inappropriate for the nurse to make when teaching this client?
1. Cholesterol is a component of adrenal hormones and sex hormones.
2. Cell membranes require cholesterol as part of their structure.
3. Eliminating cholesterol from the diet will effectively eliminate it from the bloodstream.
4. Plant products never increase blood cholesterol levels.
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Which of the following basic dimensions in end-of-life care vary according to cultural beliefs
A. Communication of bad news. B. Locus of decision-making. C. Attitudes toward advance directives. D. Type of health care worker assigned to care for client in last stages
A nurse is caring for a patient hemorrhaging from a peptic ulcer when the patient complains of a sharp sudden pain and has a rapidly deteriorating condition. What is the best first action of the nurse?
a. Roll the patient flat and assess the vital signs. b. Notify the charge nurse. c. Suction the mouth. d. Prepare for intravenous infusions.
B.T. asks you, "So, how is my 'good cholesterol' doing today?" Which is considered the "good cholesterol," and why?
What do his HDL and LDL levels indicate to you?
With regard to breathing techniques during labor, maternity nurses should understand that:
a. Breathing techniques in the first stage of labor are designed to increase the size of the abdominal cavity to reduce friction. b. By the time labor has begun, it is too late for instruction in breathing and relaxation. c. Controlled breathing techniques are most difficult near the end of the second stage of labor. d. The patterned-paced breathing technique can help prevent hyperventilation.