A patient with dysphagia is given a meal of scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, and tea. A nurse identifies that this patient is on a
1. Mechanical soft diet.
2. A full liquid diet.
3. Protein-restricted diet.
4. Pureed diet.
ANS: 1
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A. Cover the cord with warm sterile saline-soaked compresses. B. Push the cord segment back into the vagina. C. Position the woman in reverse Trendelenburg. D. Take the maternal and fetal vital signs.
After teaching a group of nursing students about otic preparations, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students match which ingredient to its correct action? Select all that apply.
A) Antipyrine - decongestant B) Benzocaine - local anesthetic C) Hydrocortisone - corticosteroid D) Carbamide peroxide - antimicrobial E) Acetic acid - antimicrobial
If the nurse wishes to know about the patient's overall nutritional health, what is the best lab value to look at?
a. triglycerides b. iron c. serum albumin d. red blood cells
Why are antithyroid medications provided presurgically to a patient with hyperthyroidism? (Select all that apply.)
a. To decrease the level of hormone in the blood before surgery b. To help reduce the risk of hemorrhage during surgery c. To decrease the threat of a thyroid storm d. To reduce exophthalmia e. To increase weight