Which of the following advice for foot care should the nurse give a client with diabetes mellitus?
A) Wash feet in hot water.
B) Use a razor to remove corns or calluses.
C) Apply a moisturizer to feet daily.
D) Wear well-fitting rubber shoes.
C
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When the nurse performs the Nitrazine test on vaginal secretions of a primigravida who thinks her membranes have ruptured, the paper turns yellow. The nurse assesses this finding to indicate:
a. acidic discharge, membranes intact. b. acidic discharge, membranes have ruptured. c. neutral, not enough discharge to measure. d. alkaline, membranes have ruptured.
A staff nurse is working in an institution that has a policy against inducing abortion. She is caring for a mother who has just learned that she has an encephalic fetus of 5 months. The mother is admitted with hypertension
The nurse's personal views are pro-choice. How might the nurse deal with this situation? a. Encourage the mother to abort the fetus. b. Follow the hospital antiabortion philosophy. c. Provide emotional support to the mother. d. Transfer the mother to another institution.
A client was brought to the emergency department by police after neighbors complained he was loud and disruptive. The client is paranoid and upset and states, "No one can be trusted"
Which of the criteria for involuntary admission does this client meet? A) Dangerous to self B) Dangerous to others C) Gravely disabled D) He doesn't clearly meet any of the necessary criteria.
A community health nurse is collaborating with local community leaders to prepare a community disaster plan. Which function is the nurse fulfilling?
A) Research B) Assurance C) Policy development D) Assessment