Which of the following patients would be the most likely candidates for obtaining a capillary blood sample for glucose testing? Select all that apply
A) A patient with diabetes
B) A patient with hypertension
C) A patient in a body cast
D) A patient with liver disease
E) A patient with seizure disorders
F) A patient with pancreatitis
A, D, E, F
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The nurse is to teach an 84-year-old Spanish-speaking patient newly diagnosed with diabetes how to self-administer insulin. The patient has hearing and visual impairments. In order to be effective as a teacher, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)
a. assess reading level and learning style. b. determine readiness to learn. c. use family members as interpreters. d. provide written instruction in English. e. place the patient in group classes.
A patient presents at a clinic complaining of pain in his heel so bad that it inhibits his ability to walk. The patient is subsequently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. This patient's plan of care should include what intervention?
A) Wrapping the affected area in lamb's wool or gauze to relieve pressure B) Gently stretching the foot and the Achilles tendon C) Wearing open-toed shoes at all times D) Applying topical analgesic ointment to plantar surface each morning
A new clinic patient with joint swelling and pain is being tested for systemic lupus erythematosus. Which test will provide the most specific findings for the nurse to review?
a. Rheumatoid factor (RF) b. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) c. Anti-Smith antibody (Anti-Sm) d. Lupus erythematosus (LE) cell prep
When flossing the person's teeth, you need to:
a. Use sponge swabs b. Break off an 18-inch piece of dental floss from the dispenser c. Give the floss dispenser to the person to tear their own floss d. Use the bristles of the toothbrush to floss in between teeth