For the client with cirrhosis, what nursing intervention(s) would be most appropriate to control fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity?
A. Monitoring intake and output
B. Providing a low-sodium diet
C. Increasing PO fluid intake
D. Weighing the client daily
B
A low-sodium diet is one means of controlling abdominal fluid collection. Sodium intake may be restricted to 500 mg to 1 g daily.
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1. removing the old cast and reapplying another 2. placing the patient in Buck's traction 3. surgical intervention with open reduction and internal fixation 4. bone debridement
One reason the brain is vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies and trauma in early infancy is the:
1. incompletely developed neuromuscular system. 2. primitive reflex system. 3. presence of various sleep-wake states. 4. cerebellum growth spurt.
In nursing schools in the late 19th century and early 20th century in this country, nurses for clients with medical problems and nurses for clients with mental problems were usually educated separately
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When one of your assigned clients complains about the boredom and confinement associated with being in a wheelchair, you could BEST provide a respite for the client by:
a. sharing laughter or discussing current events of the day b. putting the client back to bed for a nap c. placing the client in front of a window so he or she can look out d. having the client think about the fact that he or she is still alive