Which action does the nurse recognize as essential for maintaining health?
A. Having a strong familial and social support system
B. Practicing moderation in all activities
C. Ensuring proper balance in all aspects of life
D. Taking a daily multivitamin
Answer: A
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The main purpose of traction is to (Select all that are correct)
a. Align and stabilize a fracture b. Prevent deformities c. Relieve muscle spasms d. Promote bed rest e. Increase circulation to the rest of the body
What is primarily responsible for carrying fluids with nutrients and wastes on a random basis throughout the body?
a. Filtrates b. Extracellular fluid c. Intracellular fluid d. Osmolytes
The nurse is discussing actions that can be taken to best prevent osteoporosis with a patient. Which information should the nurse include?
a. Take an extra calcium supplement. b. Eat a balanced diet. c. Exercise throughout life. d. Increase daily intake of milk products.
The patient is receiving sodium bicarbonate intravenously (IV) for correction of acidosis secondary to diabetic coma. The nurse assesses cyanosis, slow respirations, and irregular pulse. What is the nurse's priority action?
1. Increase the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the patient for symptoms of acidosis. 2. Decrease the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the patient for symptoms of alkalosis. 3. Continue the infusion; the patient is still in acidosis. 4. Stop the infusion and notify the physician; the patient is in alkalosis.