All patients must be exercised regularly, including those patients with no potential for rehabilitation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl following myelography. Which of the following would be the priority nursing action?
A) Monitoring for a decrease in spasticity B) Observing for signs of meningeal irritation C) Assessing motor function D) Observing for mental confusion or hallucinations
The nurse is instructing a client who has been started on colchicine for the treatment of gout. Which information should be included?
1. Have serum uric acid levels checked. 2. Take with food. 3. Limit fluid intake with the medicine. 4. Report any GI distress and fatigue.
To reduce the risk of gallstones, clients could be advised to:
1. Eat breakfast 2. Limit fluid intake after supper 3. Eliminate fats from their diets 4. Add vinegar to cooked vegetables
In differentiating a gastric ulcer from a duodenal ulcer, you know that each type of ulcer can present with distinct signs and symptoms
Which of the following pieces of information from the patient's history is the least useful for you to determine that the patient has a duodenal ulcer? A. Pain occurs on an empty stomach B. Diffuse epigastric pain C. Rarely associated with non-steroidal use D. Occurs in patients under 40 years of age