Which of the following interventions is NOT included in the CVD lifestyle interventions?

A patient presents at an urgent-care center with general malaise, nasal congestion, sneezing, and a scratchy throat. The patient states, "I need an antibiotic for my cold." The nurse's best response to the patient is:

A) "I will have the physician order an antifungal medication to treat your symptoms." B) "You will need to see your private physician since this is not an emergency." C) "The use of antibiotics will not affect the viral symptoms you are experiencing." D) "The physician has determined you will benefit from aspirin to reduce congestion."

While critiquing a quantitative research study, the nurse is curious about the sample size. Which of the following would be an appropriate question about the size of the sample for the study?

1. Is the sample size appropriate to meet the assumptions of the statistical test? 2. Are the rights of the research participants protected? 3. Were ethical issues handled appropriately? 4. What are the strengths of the study?

Persons receiving tube feedings are at risk for aspiration. You need to report which of the following to the nurse at once?

a. Complaints of headache b. Coughing c. Dry mouth d. Pulse rate of 72

The nurse must assess a client's judgment to determine mental status. To best accomplish this, the nurse should have the client:

A. interpret proverbs. B. spell words backward. C. count by serial sevens. D. discuss hypothetical ethical situations.