Which instruction given to a patient with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) should lessen discomfort?
a. Eat only whole grains.
b. Take small bites and chew well.
c. Include dietary fiber in at least two meals per day.
d. Drink herbal teas and low-calorie cola drinks.
B
Taking small bites, chewing food well, and eating slowly will reduce some of the discomfort as-sociated with IBS. Caffeine and high-fiber foods should be avoided.
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An adolescent patient tells the nurse, "I just don't want to live anymore." What should the nurse do next?
A) Document the adolescent's statement in the patient record. B) Sit down and discuss all the reasons there are for living. C) Make an immediate referral to a suicide-prevention professional. D) Laughingly, teach the adolescent about making scary statements.
The nurse is counseling a male client about decreasing his caloric intake to treat his obesity. He has a BMI of 31.8 . What would be the best level of caloric intake for this client?
A) 1000 to 1200 cal/day C) 1200 to 1600 cal/day B) 1100 to 1500 cal/day D) 1300 to 1700 cal/day
Hospitals are perceived as safe environments, but fires can occur anywhere. Which action is part of a systemwide fire safety plan of hospitals?
a. Evacuation of all patients once a month b. Implementation of fire drills on a regular basis c. Prevention of visitors from smoking in and around the hospital d. Limit of the use of oxygen to only intensive care units
Which statement best describes the relationship of CAM to conventional therapies?
A) CAM can have a beneficial result when used with conventional therapies. B) CAM is contraindicated when experimental therapies are being used C) CAM usually counteracts conventional therapies when used together. D) CAM is usually toxic when used with conventional therapies.