A pregnant single mom living alone tells the nurse she is considering getting a cat for her 2-year-old daughter. Which is the best response by the nurse?
A) The exposure to the cat litter may cause you to need a C-section
B) This will cut down on the jealousy for your 2-year-old when the baby comes
C) If you don't think caring for a cat is too much work that would be great
D) You should wait until after you deliver to obtain the cat for your daughter
Ans: D
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A patient is receiving chelation therapy. What would the nurse explain to the patient is the purpose of chelation therapy?
A) "Chelation therapy will remove carbon monoxide from the blood." B) "Chelation therapy will help to reverse the effects of narcotics." C) "Chelation therapy will help promote bowel movements so that the medication will pass through the large intestine." D) "Chelation therapy will remove toxic levels of metals from the body."
The nurse clarifies that dementia is a slow, progressive loss of brain function, which is an organic mental disease secondary to:
a. chemical imbalance. b. emotional problems. c. circulatory impairment. d. cerebral disease.
The population health nurse is preparing an educational seminar to be provided during the next community health fair that focuses on preventive health services. What topics should the nurse include in this educational session? (Select all that apply.)
1. The need to explore emotional issues. 2. The need for school-age children to have an annual eye examination. 3. The need for annual blood pressure assessments for people with hypertension. 4. The importance for older community members to receive annual influenza inoculations. 5. The importance for people with diabetes to have a specific set of preventive measures.
A patient who has been on a medication that caused diarrhea is now off the medication. What could the nurse suggest to promote the return of normal flora?
A) stool-softening laxatives, such as Colace B) increasing fluid intake to 3,000 mL/day C) drinking fluids with a high sugar content D) eating fermented products, such as yogurt