The nurse is completing discharge teaching to a patient with a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). What does the nurse recommend about diet?
A. Basically remain the same, as there are no nutritional changes in the MS patient.
B. Increase fats and lower carbohydrates.
C. Include foods that are easy to swallow since dysphagia is a problem seen in the early stages of the disease.
D. Focus on maintaining a weight as close as possible to what is recommended for the patient's height and weight.
Answer: D
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a. Check the flow rate at least every 2 hours. b. Ensure that the mask ports are cleansed every 4 hours. c. Begin to wean the client to a nasal cannula as soon as possible. d. Assess client's face and ears for signs of pressure from the mask.
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A patient with chronic pain is desperately searching for something to relieve the pain. What should the nurse recommend for this patient?
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