A patient presents at the walk-in clinic complaining of diarrhea and vomiting. The patient has a history of adrenal insufficiency. Considering the patient's history and current symptoms, what would the nurse instruct the patient?
A) Increase his intake of sodium until the gastrointestinal symptoms improve
B) Increase his intake of potassium until the gastrointestinal symptoms improve
C) Increase his intake of glucose until the gastrointestinal symptoms improve
D) Increase his intake of calcium until the gastrointestinal symptoms improve
A
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a. developing the skills needed for active listening takes time and effort. b. it is difficult to stay quiet and let the patients do all the talking. c. it requires actively examining the content of what the patient says. d. more time is required to engage in active listening with patients.
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a. Age of the child b. Gender of the child c. Family characteristics d. Ongoing family conflict
The client has narcolepsy. The nurse should be prepared to teach the client about which drug category that has potential for abuse?
A. Amphetamines B. Benzodiazepines C. Barbiturates D. Phencyclidines
The nurse has just finished explaining to a patient's son the function of the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE). Which statement by the patient's son indicates his understanding?
1. "This test will evaluate my dad's ability to think, reason, and make decisions.". 2. "This test will give us a good idea if Dad is mentally healthy enough to live alone.". 3. "If Dad passes this test, we will know that his mind is still okay.". 4. "I'm sure Dad will do well on the test; he's always been smart.".