When educating an elderly client on the prevention of constipation, the nurse should provide which of the following educational interventions?
A) Drink three glasses of milk per day
B) Eat six servings of bread or pasta
C) Consume antacids to decrease reflux
D) Increase intake of fresh vegetables
Ans: D
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A young male patient of a free clinic has been diagnosed with gonorrhea and has begun treatment. The nurse at the clinic is providing the man with relevant health education and has emphasized the importance of using condoms
The man replies, "I can't stand using condoms because I can't feel anything if I use one. I'll have to think about that." The nurse should consequently identify which of the following nursing diagnoses? A) Anxiety related to diagnosis with an sexually transmitted infection (STI) B) Ineffective coping related to necessary health promotion measures C) Risk for infection transmission related to lack of STI prevention measures D) Deficient knowledge about the disease and risk for spread of infection
Respiratory failure can result from many causes. What condition is a specific primary cause of inefficient gas transfer?
a. Anemia b. Pneumothorax c. Cystic fibrosis d. Laryngospasm
The client receives six IM injections over 3 days in the ventrogluteal site and the area is dark red and warm to the touch. What does the nurse implement next?
1. Continue to assess client for an infected IM injection site. 2. Collaborate with provider about potential allergic reaction. 3. Encourage client to perform range of motion to the muscle. 4. Check for a prescription to use a warm compress on the area.