When preparing the patient for an electroencephalogram (EEG), the nurse should encourage the intake of:
a. tea.
b. food.
c. cola.
d. coffee.
B
Food intake should be encouraged, but coffee, tea, and colas should be eliminated before an EEG.
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The male client is weak, has diarrhea, and declines use of the bedside commode. Which is the best nursing intervention to maintain client safety?
1. Keep the commode out of the client's sight until it is needed. 2. Reassure the client that most people use the commode willingly. 3. Instruct the client that the only alternative for elimination is to use the bedpan. 4. Explain to the client how the nurse ensures privacy and safety when using the commode.
You realize that Baby H.'s mother needs information about safety issues before being
discharged. After a review of safety issues, which statement by Baby H.'s mother indicates that she needs further instruction? a. "I have a car seat and will use it for my baby every time we use the car." b. "I can leave him on the infant table for just a few moments while he is a newborn." c. "I will not drink hot coffee while holding my baby." d. "I will check the bath water temperature before bathing him."
An adolescent patient comes to the clinic and reports anxiety and poor sleep that have persisted since experiencing a hurricane 8 months prior. The patient has been receiving cognitive-behavioral therapy, which has helped a little
The primary care NP should order: a. doxepin. b. fluoxetine. c. alprazolam. d. clonazepam.