Which of the following factors can consumers easily evaluate?
a. Appropriateness of the selected intervention
b. Interpersonal skill of caregivers
c. Quality of the care provided
d. Effectiveness of the program
ANS: B
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a. Maintain a side-lying position in bed. b. Sit up and drink water. c. Touch the chin to the chest. d. Dorsiflex both feet.
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a. Tone and motility of the gastrointestinal tract increase during the second trimester. b. Sluggish emptying of the gallbladder, resulting from the effects of progesterone, often causes heartburn. c. Lower blood pressure at this time decreases blood flow to the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. d. Enlarging uterus and altered esophageal sphincter tone predispose the woman to have heartburn.
A client had a stroke and is now being tube-fed. An important intervention the nurse should include in the care plan related to fluid and electrolyte balance is to
a. consult with a dietitian about providing sufficient calories. b. check the sodium concentration of the formula. c. prevent too-rapid infusion by using a feeding pump. d. provide 1 ml of water per 1 kilocalorie of formula.
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A) Dexamethasone B) Acetylcysteine C) Deferoxamine D) Iron