The nurse can teach the client with anorexia nervosa to take which of the following substances as an alternative therapy to stimulate their appetite?
A) Ginseng
B) Calcium
C) Vitamin A
D) Valerian root
A,
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A patient who experienced severe preeclampsia during her pregnancy has just delivered her baby in the ICU. She has been receiving magnesium sulfate therapy to prevent seizures
Which of the following would be the correct nursing intervention in this situation? A) Discontinue the magnesium sulfate therapy immediately. B) Continue the magnesium sulfate therapy for 2 hours after delivery. C) Continue the magnesium sulfate therapy for 24 hours after delivery. D) Explain to the patient that she will have to remain on magnesium sulfate therapy for the rest of her life.
The nurse is teaching an elderly man who has hearing challenges. What is the best way to help this patient meet those challenges?
a. Speak loudly into the patient's ear. b. Give the information to the patient's family. c. Stand to the patient's side and speak normally. d. Give the patient written information.
The nurse caring for a patient with AIDS who receives agenerase is preparing the patient for discharge. What dietary counseling will the nurse provide based upon the patient's medication regimen?
A) Avoid high-fat meals while taking this medication B) Limit fluid intake to 2 L per day C) Limit sodium intake to 2 g per day D) Avoid meals high in protein while taking this medication
A client states, "I know I have a risk of developing heart disease. Why do we need to spend time doing a risk assessment?" How should the nurse respond?
1. "A risk assessment will help the rest of your family." 2. "Having a risk assessment will help us devise a personalized plan of care for you." 3. "We need to determine just how bad your risk is." 4. "We need to find out what cultural practices you might need to change."