A nurse is instructing a 25-year-old diabetic client regarding preventive foot care
measures to be followed. What information should be included in client teaching?
A) Massage between the toes with a good quality lotion
B) Avoid any kind of physical exercise to prevent injury
C) Use heating pads and hot water bags to increase the circulation
D) Place lamb's wool between overlapping toes to prevent irritation
D
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A major predisposing factor of pulmonary embolus is
A) trauma to the chest. B) deep vein thrombosis. C) hypoxemia. D) the adverse effects from certain medications.
When providing patient teaching to an older adult patient and her daughter, the nurse cautions them about avoiding which over-the-counter medication often used by patients with sleep-wake disorders?
1. Zolpidem 2. Ramelteon 3. Trazodone 4. Diphenhydramine
An older patient with cardiac disease has frequent sleep problems and insomnia. How would the nurse describe these manifestations?
1. Abnormal sleep disturbances due to chest pain 2. Predictive signs of respiratory disease 3. Negative symptoms of stress and anxiety 4. Expected manifestations of cardiac disease
Which action by the mentor can help reduce the impact of reality shock on the mentee during the honeymoon phase?
a. Listen as the mentee discusses the ex-citement of starting a new position as a nurse. b. Avoid discussions about the excitement of the mentee's new position as a nurse. c. Ask the mentee not to discuss the new position during work hours. d. Tell the mentee that the excited will not last long.