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A student nurse is teaching a patient from an unfamiliar culture about diabetic self-care
The patient is willing and able to take blood glucose readings and give insulin injections but will not use the sliding scale insulin protocol the physician has ordered. Which action by the student would be most beneficial? a. Ask why the patient is unwilling to follow the scale. b. Assess the patient's health-related value system. c. Call the physician and ask for a simplified regimen. d. Have someone else try to teach the sliding scale.
A firm, transverse ridge of compressed tissue is felt bilaterally along the lower edge of a 40-year-old patient's breast. You should:
a. ask the patient if she has a history of breast cancer. b. refer the patient to a surgeon. c. ask the patient to have a mammogram as soon as possible. d. record the finding in the patient's record.
A female patient who is experiencing menopause is "tired of the night sweats." What should the nurse suggest to help this patient?
1. Ensure that the bedroom temperature is cool, and limit sleeping attire. 2. Reduce intake of milk and milk products. 3. Talk with the physician about a hysterectomy. 4. Exercise 1 hour before going to sleep.
A nonstress test (NST) is nonreactive after 40 minutes. The nurse should
A. Call the physician to plan for a possible induction B. Call the physician to arrange for a BPP or CST C. Perform vibroacoustic stimulation and monitor patient for 20 additional minutes