When conducting a social history on a patient who is a Christian Scientist, which of the following will the nurse most likely learn?
a. fasting is done on certain days
b. no consumption of coffee, alcohol, or tobacco
c. no consumption of pork
d. they ingest a vegetarian diet
B
Christian Scientists do not consume coffee, alcohol, or tobacco.
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A nursing home resident who has type 1 diabetes mellitus is gradually requiring more and more insulin on an as-needed (PRN) basis to treat hyperglycemia
Which of the following should the nurse assess to plan care for improving this individual's glucose metabolism? a. New-onset urinary tract infection b. Trends over time in activity level c. Sudden increase in caloric intake d. Big change in diabetic medication use
A patient with bronchitis is taking TMP/SMZ, 160/800 mg orally, twice daily. Before adminis-tering the third dose, the nurse notes that the patient has a widespread rash, a temperature of 103°F, and a heart rate of 100 beats per minute
The patient looks ill and reports not feeling well. What will the nurse do? a. Administer the dose and request an order for an antipyretic medication. b. Withhold the dose and request an order for an antihistamine to treat the rash. c. Withhold the dose and notify the provider of the symptoms. d. Request an order for intravenous TMP/SMZ, because the patient is getting worse.
The nurse is caring for a client who is dying. When prioritizing care, which intervention will the nurse provide to meet the client's physiological needs?
A. Encourage frequent ambulation and deep breathing. B. Initiate total nutrition intravenously. C. Administer curative medications. D. Encourage favorite foods as tolerated.
Through which body systems are drugs eliminated? (Select all that apply.)
A. Digestive B. Integumentary C. Neurologic D. Respiratory E. Urinary