Because of common cultural food preferences, avoidance of monosodium glutamate (MSG) is likely to be most problematic for the hypertensive patient of which group?
a. Native Americans
b. Hispanics
c. Chinese
d. Italians
C
The Chinese are most likely to use MSG and soy sauce in their diet.
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An older client has decided to give up driving due to cataracts. What assessment information is most important to collect?
a. Family history of visual problems b. Feelings related to loss of driving c. Knowledge about surgical options d. Presence of family support
Janice is 49 years old, is married, and has two teenage children. Over the last year, her periods tended to be irregular and heavier than usual
She also noticed intercourse was becoming more painful for her, and her interest in sex declined. She knew her mother was 51 when she reached menopause, and Janice was concerned about having the mood swings and hot flashes her mother had experienced. She phoned some of her friends to seek their advice. Some said she should try hormone therapy, while others said it was not a good idea at all. Other friends said she should use remedies like red clover tea and soy isoflavone supplements. Janice decided her best bet was to go to the local women's health care clinic to discuss her options with a nurse. Using the data collected by the Women's Health Initiative and the Nurses' Health Study, why are some women at an increased risk for CHD and others are at a decreased risk when hormone therapy is prescribed? Why are alternative methods like red clover and some plant oils being promoted for the menopausal woman? What are the changes that occur in a woman's reproductive organs when estrogen levels decline? How does estrogen affect bone growth during puberty? Why are postmenopausal women at risk for osteoporosis?
The nurse is assessing a preschool-age child who is being hospitalized for the first time for a surgical procedure. The child expresses the desire to go home and is scared
Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as appropriate for the child at this time? A) Anxiety related to pending hospital admission B) Risk for social isolation related to hospitalization C) Fear related to being away from home for first time D) Health-seeking behaviors related to lack of knowledge regarding illness
The nurse who is beginning oral feedings on a client who is returning to consciousness will
a. begin feedings with water. b. place about 1 teaspoon of liquid in the front of the mouth. c. position the client upright. d. stroke the posterior neck to promote swallowing.