A patient asks the nurse if synthetic vitamins are better than natural vitamins. The best response is that synthetic vitamins:
1. cost more than natural vitamins.
2. are better dissolved.
3. have questionable safety records.
4. must be taken in larger amounts.
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The most important differences are that some synthetic preparations have been shown to dissolve better than others or contain the products in amounts that increase the absorption of the vitamins.
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Holistic nursing is practiced in every practice setting. Because of this, no matter what the health care setting, what should the nurse be prepared to do?
A) Help others follow the policies of the institution they are working in B) Practice nursing according to Peplau's theory C) Be prepared to initiate interventions to address the psychosocial needs of each client D) Care for the physical needs of the patient exclusively
A client with hyperlipidemia who is being treated with dietary fat restrictions and an exercise program asks the nurse why his serum lipid levels are still elevated. What activity by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Developing a very low-fat diet that the client will adhere to b. Explaining familial tendencies in hyperlipidemia c. Referring the client to a registered dietitian for weight loss d. Educating the client on antihyperlipidemic medications
A 15-year-old male patient is experiencing nocturnal emissions. What nursing intervention would be appropriate for this patient?
A) Ask the parents to consult with a specialist. B) Tell the patient to limit physical activity in the evening. C) Ask the primary care provider to perform a physical examination. D) No intervention is necessary as this is a normal phenomenon.
A new nurse is receiving training on a payment classification system used for reimbursement of health care costs by Medicare. The nurse is most likely learning about which of the following?
a. Managed care contracts c. Diagnosis-related groups b. Penetration rate revenue d. Length-of-stay records