A nurse is planning interventions to increase oral intake for a client with cancer and anorexia. The nurse knows to include which of the following?
A) Offer small amounts of nutritional supplements hourly
B) Keep scheduled, regimented meal times
C) Offer three meals daily
D) Offer cool foods with a smooth texture
A) Offer small amounts of nutritional supplements hourly
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A student nurse prepares to administer oral medication to a patient with major depression, but the patient refuses. The student nurse should:
a. tell the patient, "Refusing medication is not permitted. You are required to take it." b. tell the patient, "I'll get an unsatisfactory grade if I don't give you the medication." c. ask the patient's reason for refusing the medication, and report to the staff nurse. d. document the patient's refusal of the medication without further comment.
A 30-year-old man is currently in the preoperative holding area on call for his tympanoplasty (eardrum reconstruction) that will be performed this morning. The nurse has administered the preanesthetic as ordered
What action should the nurse prioritize at this point in the patient's care? A) Teaching the patient about pain management and the appropriate use of oral analgesics postoperatively B) Teaching the patient the correct technique for performing deep-breathing and coughing exercises C) Ensuring the patient's safety by keeping him in bed and discouraging him from ambulating D) Performing a thorough respiratory assessment including breath sounds, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels
A client with hemorrhagic shock is receiving norepinephrine (Levophed) by continuous infusion. Which of the following outcomes is anticipated?
1. Blood pressure of 100/54 2. Reduction in bleeding 3. Reduced apical heart rate 4. Decline in cardiac enzymes
The myocardium is thickest in the ____
a. left atrium b. right atrium c. left ventricle d. right ventricle