A male client, aged 42, is diagnosed with high blood sugar. He visits the gym regularly and is a vegetarian. Which of the following factors is important when assessing the client?
A) The client's consumption of carbohydrates
B) History of radiographic contrast studies that used iodine
C) The client's mental and emotional status
D) The client's exercise routine
A
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The nurse caring for an 85-year-old patient should be aware that this factor directly influences this patient's mental health:
A) The patient's attitude toward life circumstances B) The patient's age, education level, social status, and economic level C) The number of children and grandchildren in the family and the patient's relationship with them D) Grief issues related to loss, role changes, and physical stamina
A patient calls the nurse to report the smell of cigarette smoke in the bathroom. The event which triggers this communication process is referred to as the:
a. channel. b. referent. c. message. d. feedback.
A number of resources are available for nurses regarding evidence-based care. Which of the following resources is not a journal source for these practices?
a. Centre for Evidence-Based Nursing b. Health Affairs c. Hasting Report d. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
Upon entering the room of a 74-year-old client receiving brachytherapy for cervical cancer, the nurse finds that the radiation implant and the position-holding devices are in the client's bed. What is the nurse's first best action?
A. Assess the client's mental status. B. Use tongs to place the implant into the radiation container. C. Notify the physician and move the client to a different room. D. Don gloves and attempt to reposition the implant and position-holding device.