The nurse has identified the diagnosis Self-Care Deficit for an older patient with hyposmia. What should the nurse teach the patient prior to being discharged to home? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Date and label all foods.
2. Remove kitchen waste weekly.
3. Use colognes as bath substitute.
4. Establish a schedule for house cleaning.
5. Place natural gas detectors near gas heater or stove.
1,4,5
Rationale: Dating and labeling all foods may prevent a patient who is unable to smell from becoming ill with spoiled food products.
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a. Severe asthma attack b. Allergic response to theophylline c. Onset of bronchitis d. Drug toxicity
Which statement by the nurse indicates a good understanding of postpartum blues?
A. "You need to get involved with taking care of this baby." B. "You are lucky to have a healthy baby. The patient in the next room would give anything to be in your place." C. "You look tired. Why don't you rest for a bit and I will come back later to start some teaching." D. "I will call the social worker to check into alternate caregiving for the new baby."
A nurse is writing the care plan of a patient who has been diagnosed with myelofibrosis. What nursing diagnoses should the nurse address? Select all that apply
A) Disturbed Body Image B) Impaired Mobility C) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements D) Acute Confusion E) Risk for Infection
During an assessment of the cranial nerves, the nurse asks the patient to smile, frown, wrinkle the forehead, and puff out the cheeks. What nerve is being tested by this action?
A) Cranial nerve I B) Cranial nerves II and III C) Cranial nerve VII D) Cranial nerve VIII