The patient is being prepared for surgery later in the afternoon. The nurse observes that the patient is wearing a religious charm on a chain around her neck. When asked, the patient says she would like to keep it on. The nurse's best initial approach is to:
A) remove the bracelet
B) tape the bracelet in place
C) ask the patient to remove the item and leave it with family members
D) determine if the item may remain in place during the procedure
D) determine if the item may remain in place during the procedure
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A patient, an African American, is the mother of a 9-year-old child with sickle cell anemia. She asks the nurse if sickle cell anemia occurs frequently in her race. The correct response is that
a. it is a very rare disease. b. approximately 1 of 500 African Americans has sickle cell anemia. c. approximately 1 of 2,500 African Americans has the disease. d. approximately 1 of 10 African Americans has the disease.
An older client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease is being discharged from the hospital and will continue taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet), which was started this admission
The nurse knows that the client understands the instruction when he states A) "I will take the medication with my meals." B) "This medication will cure my Parkinson's disease in time." C) "This medication will not affect my blood pressure medications." D) "I will sit up for several minutes to gain my balance before going from lying down to standing up."
Hostile or angry patients present unique nursing challenges from a legal perspective. Which basic interventions can a nurse take when caring for a hostile or angry patient?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Allow the patient to be alone and have long periods of quiet time. 2. Spend additional time with the patient, showing that he or she is important. 3. Ensure that family members are always present to calm the patient. 4. Sedate the patient to diffuse further encounters with the patient. 5. Include the patient in discussions of treatment plans.
The nurse prepares dietary teaching for an older client with Crohn disease. For which mineral should the nurse suggest the client increase the intake of green leafy vegetables, whole grains, seeds, and nuts?
a. Iron b. Zinc c. Copper d. Magnesium