The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an older patient with chronic pancreatitis. Which information should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. Stop smoking.
2. Limit fluid intake.
3. Do not drink any alcohol.
4. Avoid eating organ meats.
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Rationale: Smoking has not been identified as causing chronic pancreatitis.
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1. Maintaining expertise by attending continuing education events 2. Encouraging clients to write letters of praise for a job well done 3. Encouraging all disciplines to work towards organizational goals 4. Attending local events with influential people 5. Asking questions about reasons behind processes and policies
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a. stop the commitment process. b. notify the unit psychiatrist immediately. c. provide access to the private psychiatrist. d. determine why the patient is resisting staff care.
A patient has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: ph 7.32, PAO2 88 mmHg, PaCO@ and HCO3 16 mEqL. The nurse interprets these results as:
a) Metabolic acidosis b) Metabolic alkalosis c) Respiratory acidosis d) Respiratory alkalosis
The major consideration when selecting toys for a child who is cognitively impaired is:
a. Safety. c. Ability to provide exercise. b. Age appropriateness. d. Ability to teach useful skills.