The home care nurse is seeing the following patients. Which patient is at greatest risk for experiencing inadequate nutrition?
A. A 55-year-old obese man recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
B. A recently widowed 76-year-old woman recovering from a mild stroke
C. A 22-year-old mother with a 3-year-old toddler who had tonsillectomy surgery
D. A 46-year-old man recovering at home following coronary artery bypass surgery
Answer: B. A recently widowed 76-year-old woman recovering from a mild stroke
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Assessment of a client in the home reveals that his services will be paid by a government source. Which of the following would be a possible source of payment?
A) Insurance company B) Health maintenance organization C) Medicare D) Preferred provider organization
If the fundus is palpated on the right side of the abdomen above the expected level, the nurse should suspect that the client has:
a. Been lying on her right side too long. b. A distended bladder. c. Stretched ligaments that are unable to support the uterus. d. A normal involution.
A nurse in the ambulatory care setting is preparing to do an interview with a non-English-speaking client. The nurse secures an interpreter. In order to have the most effective interview, the nurse should do which of the following? (Select all that apply
a. Look and speak to the interpreter b. Use technical terminology to ensure accu-racy c. Allow more time for the interview d. Watch the client's nonverbal communica-tion e. Have the interpreter check whether the client understands the communication
What information should the nurse include when teaching a patient about taking metronidazole (Flagyl)?
1. Taking this drug will not require changing any sexual practices. 2. This drug will protect the patient against human papillomavirus. 3. The patient should not drink alcohol while taking this medication. 4. This drug is administered in a transdermal patch.