DMFN is calculated using the same formula regardless of how much the patient weighs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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The nurse is reviewing electrolytes and their functions with a client who has a history of electrolyte imbalance. One of the major cations noted in teeth and bones is:
1. Magnesium. 2. Calcium. 3. Potassium. 4. Phosphorus.
The nurse is collecting nutritional intake information from a client. The nurse does not feel the client is being forthcoming and honest with the intake self-reports. Which factor may be associated with inaccurate reporting of dietary intake?
1. Female gender. 2. Male gender. 3. Higher socioeconomic levels. 4. Lower educational levels.
A patient who has emigrated from India is hospitalized under the care of a traditional Western provider. He tells the nurse that his entire family uses ayurvedic medicine
A culturally-sensitive nurse plans to alter this patient's health care experience so that it is comfortable and more familiar to the patient. What changes from normal Western practice will she recommend? Select all that apply. a. Spend more time exploring the patient's life overall, not just focusing on his health. b. Give the patient the health-related information he needs, and then allow him to determine which course of action to pursue. c. Arrange for a native practitioner of ayurveda to visit the patient and conduct spiritual cleansing services. d. Anticipate that because his traditions are so steeped in history, he may be mistrustful of higher-tech and other "new" methods. e. In preparation for discharge, be sure to include a significant focus on preventive practices. f. Involve the patient's entire family and treatment team in decisions about his treatment.
When caring for an AIDS patient what nursing intervention would be appropriate for protecting the patient's skin surfaces?
A) Use lotions and emollients lavishly. B) Eat nutritious food. C) Keep bed linens free of wrinkles. D) Wear tight, restrictive clothing.