A nurse is teaching a client with an ileostomy about foods that could result in the production of liquid stools. Which food that just arrived on the client's meal tray should the nurse discourage the client from eating?
A. Bran
B. Pasta
C. Boiled rice
D. Low-fat cheese
Answer: A. Bran
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What nursing intervention gives the patient the most environmental control while still adhering to best practice principles? A) Ask the patient whether he or she wants to get out of bed. B) Give the patient's bath at the same time every day. C) Explain painful procedures only after giving pain medication. D) Choosing menu items for the patient to ensure a balanced diet.
Madeleine Leininger identifies the concept of care as the essence and unifying domain that sets nursing apart from other health care disciplines. Which of the following is true in her view?
a. Care and cure are synonymous. b. Care is designed to focus only on individuals. c. Caring acts are independent of patient values. d. Caring depends on communication.
The children who receive the majority of hours of service by home health nurses are those who are:
a. technologically dependent and those who require hospice care b. in need of medications through intravenous lines c. on tube feedings requiring the nurse to teach this skill to caregivers at home d. in need of cast care, dressing changes, tracheostomy care, or other nursing skills
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. You should test the temperature of the formula before feeding. a. True b. False 2. Breast-fed infants do not need to be burped after feeding. a. True b. False 3. The newborn should be given a bath every day. a. True b. False 4. You should always check the temperature of the water before placing the infant in the basin. a. True b. False