A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a patient newly diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. The nurse knows to address in this teaching plan the most modifiable risk factors. What risk factors would the nurse include? (Mark all that apply)
A) High-fat diet
B) Low-protein diet
C) Anaerobic exercise
D) Smoking
E) Activity level
A, D, E
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The nurse is assigned to care for a client who is incontinent of stool. The nurse washes her hands, cleans the client and bed linens, and repositions the client. Which of the following nursing values is the nurse exhibiting?
1. Caring 2. Hygiene 3. Precision 4. Timeliness
A woman is considering breast reduction mammoplasty. When weighing the potential risks and benefits of this surgical procedure, the nurse should confirm that the patient is aware of what potential consequence?
A) Chronic breast pain B) Unclear mammography results C) Increased risk of breast cancer D) Decreased nipple sensation
A second trend occurring with growth and development of the infant states that development is proximodistal. This means:
A) Growth progresses from gross motor movements to fine motor movements. B) Both sides of the body grow equally. C) All humans experience the same growth patterns. D) As nerve pathways develop, they become more specialized.
The nurse is ensuring that a client is able to make knowledgeable decisions regarding an upcoming surgery and can provide informed consent. What is the responsibility of the nurse regarding informed consent?
1. Explain the surgical options 2. Explain the operative risks 3. Describe the operative procedure to be done 4. Witness a patient's signature