A patient comes into the clinic complaining of waking up with a dry mouth and nose and asks if the dryness has caused the colds she has had in the past few months. What is the most appropri-ate suggestion for the nurse to suggest?
a. Use a humidifier at home.
b. Get a throat culture.
c. Get a nose culture.
d. Request an antibiotic.
A
A humidifier would be helpful in keeping the nasal mucous membranes moist, which can de-crease nasal infections.
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A) Thickening of the dermis layer. B) Reduction in subcutaneous tissue. C) Increased hair growth on back and legs. D) Dry, scaly skin.
To provide spiritually competent care, what should the nurse do first?
1. Perform a physical assessment. 2. Perform personal values-clarification activities. 3. Read the patient's nursing history. 4. Research information on the patient's cultural group.
A patient has presented for her annual mammogram. The patient voices concerns related to exposure to radiation. What should the nurse teach the patient about a mammogram?
A) It does not use radiation. B) Radiation levels are safe as long as mammograms are performed only once per year. C) The negative effects of radiation do not accumulate until late in life. D) Radiation from a mammogram is equivalent to an hour of sunlight.
The nurse is caring for a patient in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). What is the nurse's priority responsibility for the patient while in this unit?
a. Monitoring urine output b. Maintaining a patent airway c. Administering pain medication d. Assessing readiness for discharge