Which of the following patient data would indicate a more thorough assessment is needed in a specific area?
A) Age 32
B) African American ethnicity
C) Smokes 1 pack of cigarettes a day
D) Jogs 3 miles 5 days a week
C
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A client with a history of type 1 diabetes is discussing his medication regimen with his nurse
The client is able to relate the pathophysiology of diabetes to each of the potential complications of the disease and is well-versed in different types of insulin and oral antihyperglycemics. The nurse should recognize that this client demonstrates a high level of: A) Health autonomy B) Personal responsibility C) Health literacy D) Learning needs
An older patient is diagnosed with RLS. Which of the following nonpharmacologic interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Engage in regular mild to moderate phys-ical activity including stretching activities for the lower extremities. b. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. c. Avoid hot baths. d. Relaxation techniques may be helpful. e. A mild sleeping medication such as di-phenhydramine (Benadryl) might be help-ful.
After the introduction of the Back to Sleep campaign in 1992, an increased incidence has been noted of which pediatric issues?
a. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) b. Plagiocephaly c. Failure to thrive d. Apnea of infancy
Vicky, age 56 years, comes to the clinic requesting a refill of her Fiorinal (aspirin and butalbital) that she takes for migraines. She has been taking this medication for over 2 years for migraines and states one dose usually works to abort her migraine
What is the best care for her? 1. Switch her to sumatriptan (Imitrex) to treat her migraines. 2. Assess how often she is using Fiorinal and refill her medication. 3. Switch her to a beta blocker such as propranolol to prevent her migraine. 4. Request she return to the original prescriber of Fiorinal as you do not prescribe butalbital for migraines.