The nurse plans to review food labels with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Why should the nurse emphasize the nutrition facts panel with the client?
a. Explains the nutritional claims
b. Specifies food dyes in the item
c. Lists the amount of calories per serving
d. Identifies ingredients associated with food allergies
c. Lists the amount of calories per serving
The nutritional facts panel contains information on serving size, calories, and key nutrients. Information on ingredients identified as common food allergens and dyes are listed as ingredients. Nutritional content claim terms often appear in bold or colorful letters in advertisements and on the packaging of common food items.
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A public health nurse is responsible for the administration of immunizations. Which of the following guidelines regarding anaphylaxis should the nurse adhere to?
A) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 1 minute after administration. B) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 5 minutes after administration. C) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 30 minutes after administration. D) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 90 minutes after administration.
For the patient with ritualistic hand washing and an identified outcome expectation of Use of effective coping patterns, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)
a. allow the patient to set her own hand-washing schedule. b. encourage the patient to participate in unit activities. c. encourage the patient to discuss hand washing in all groups. d. teach relaxation techniques to be used in lieu of rituals. e. restrict the ritual to demonstrate that anxiety subsides without it. f. gradually increase the intervals between permitted washing.
The nurse is administering an intravenous medication that is to be administered over 10 minutes. Which method should the nurse choose to efficiently administer the medication?
a. Place the medication in a large-volume cath-tipped syringe. b. Mix the medication into the patient's maintenance fluids. c. Attach separate tubing and set the medication syringe in a mini-infusion pump. d. Stand at the patient's bedside and carefully watch the clock while pushing the medication.
A nurse is assisting a healthcare provider during a refractive error examination for a
client with complaints of visual impairment. What measure should the nurse employ during the procedure? A) Position the client 10 feet from the phoropter B) Place the phoropter at the sides of the client's eyes C) Position the client 20 feet from the phoropter D) Place the phoropter in front of the client's eyes