A patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis says to the nurse, "I've been looking on the Internet to get more information about this disease
Which of the sites has the most reliable information?" Which site would the nurse recommend? a. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
b. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
c. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
A
The NIH is a reputable and accurate website for obtaining health-related information. The CDC is appropriate for information about communicable diseases. OSHA oversees workplace safety, and the FDA oversees food and drug standards.
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The mother understands further teaching when she states that "It will close on its own when my infant is: 1. "2–3 months of age." 2. "6–9 months of age." 3. "12–18 months of age." 4. "19–24 months of age."
After completing the initial assessment, the nurse is able to identify the client's teaching needs as well as the support system in the home environment. The main reason that education is a common intervention in the home care setting is related to:
1. Lack of knowledge related to health conditions and self-care. 2. The fact that there is little time to complete education in the acute care setting. 3. The fact that teaching someone who is willing to learn is easier in the home. 4. The need for reimbursement for education by Medicare.
After assessing reddened heels on a bed-bound patient with a history of a stroke, which intervention should the nurse add to the care plan?
a. Massage heels briskly. b. Apply socks to feet. c. Swab heels with alcohol. d. Elevate feet on pillows.
P.M. is ready for discharge in a few days, and he confides to you that he feels so "guilty" about havinghepatitis and endangering his girlfriend and family. He tells you he was at a party and did not think theone-time needle use could hurt h
He has lost his job because he is not able to go back to work and he hopes his family is not too afraid to have him return home. What action will you take?