Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for osteoporosis and needs to be educated about the condition by the nurse?
A) An overweight African-American woman approaching menopause
B) A teenaged male with asthma
C) A small-framed, thin white woman approaching menopause
D) A young male athlete who plays contact sports and is constantly injured
C
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Prior to beginning the procedure of inserting the peritoneal dialysis catheter, which action by the nurse is appropriate?
1. Asking the client to urinate 2. Assisting the client into a prone position 3. Assisting the client to don sterile gloves, mask, and gown 4. Connecting the drainage receptacle to the outflow tubing
The nurse is caring for a patient who repeatedly talks about the role of religion in curing depression. Which approach best demonstrates the nurse's acceptance of the patient?
1. Disregard the patient's focus on religion. 2. Listen to the patient in a supportive manner. 3. Encourage the patient to consider other curative factors. 4. Share opinions regarding the role of religion in daily life.
A patient is receiving an IV infusion of lactated Ringer's solution and 40 mEq of KCl at 100 mL/hr. When assessing the IV site, the nurse notes swelling, erythema, and warmth. There is a palpable cord along the vein, and the infusion is sluggish
The patient is complaining of pain at the site. The nurse would recognize these findings to be consistent with which of the following? a. Infiltration b. Extravasation c. Hematoma d. Phlebitis
What is the grayish white, cheeselike substance that covers the newborn's skin?
a. Milia b. Meconium c. Amniotic fluid d. Vernix caseosa