Which of the following expected outcomes would the nurse plan for a client who is trying to develop better eating habits?
1. Eat foods found mostly at the top of MyPyramid.
2. Eat the bulk of calories early in the day.
3. Eat while working or watching television to burn extra calories.
4. Eat foods that are high in fat content.
ANS: 2
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A. "Scrub your face vigorously twice a day with soap and water." B. "Tetracycline (Sumacin) will make you more sensitive to the sun." C. "Use good moisturizer because treatment is very drying." D. "You need a pregnancy test every 3 months on isotretinoin (Accutane)."
A 78-year-old female patient was recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and started on Coumadin (warfarin) for stroke prophylaxis. A nurse provides extensive education on warfarin including the need for routine blood testing
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A. A serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L and peripheral edema B. A serum sodium level of 144 mEq/L and tachycardia C. A serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L and flaccid paralysis D. A serum potassium level of 4.5 mEq/L and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes.
A health care organization has achieved The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. This means the organization has:
a. Received no requirements for improvement b. Had an on-site survey at least every three years c. A low nursing staff turnover rate d. Corrected all supplemental deficiencies