The nurse is planning to teach a client who is overweight about better nutritional habits for weight loss
As an expected outcome of the educational session, the nurse anticipates that the client will use which of the following as a primary guide for planning meals?
1. supermarket flyers
2. nutrition textbook
3. MyPyramid
4. height-weight table
ANS: 3
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A patient infected with HIV comes into the clinic for a regular appointment and seems less depressed and more talkative. She has been on an antiretroviral drug for a few months. The patient tells the nurse she feels like she is cured
because she is taking the medication and feeling better. Which represents what the nurse will say to this patient? (Select all that apply.) a. "You started the medication early enough to be cured." b. "HIV is not currently curable, but medication slows the advance of the disease." c. "Over-the-counter medications such as aspirin will help the cure." d. "Taking the medication prevents more virus from being produced." e. "You are not cured of HIV; however, you will not be able to spread the virus."
The nurse is planning the care of a complex elderly patient who has been admitted to the medical ward for the treatment of cellulitis. The nurse notes that the patient has a longstanding history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
What assessment finding would most clearly indicate the need for oxygen therapy? A) SaO2 of 86% on room air B) Respiratory rate (RR) of 25 breaths per minute at rest C) Presence of bilateral fine crackles to lower lung fields on auscultation D) Presence of an occasional productive cough
The ordered dose is 10 mEq. The available dose is 1 mEq/mL. Calculate the dosage volume
What will be an ideal response?
MC The nurse is working with a client who is recovering from a debilitating stroke. The nurse is encouraging the client to continue to feed himself and to continue taking
care of his toileting needs. What is the most important reason that the nurse is encouraging the client? A. To prevent depression B. To promote a positive self-image C. To prevent joint involvement D. Because it was a physician's order