A nurse instructing a group of patients in the sequence of progressive muscle relaxation tells the group to tense and relax which area first?
a. Eyes
b. Toes
c. Hands
d. Mouth
C
The hands are tensed and relaxed first, followed by the biceps and triceps, shoulders, neck, mouth, eyes, breathing, back, midsection, thighs, stomach, calves and feet, and finally toes.
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The nurse has reviewed dietary restrictions for celiac disease with concerned parents. Which grain will the nurse explain can be eaten with celiac disease?
a. Wheat b. Oats c. Barley d. Rice
Which CAM therapy would a nurse be most concerned about if used by a client being treated with antipsychotic medications?
a. Biologically based practices b. Body-based practices c. Mind body practices d. Technology-based practices
After completing a community assessment the nurse is preparing a plan to address behavioral determinants of health. Which topics should the nurse include in this plan? (Select all that apply.)
1. Use of park and bicycle trails. 2. Intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. 3. Ease of obtaining marijuana and cocaine. 4. Hours that the community health clinic is open. 5. Use of protective gear when bicycling.
An older patient has difficulty swallowing oral medicines and sometimes spits them out after the nurse leaves the hospital room. Which action should the nurse take to ensure the patient swallows the medications?
A) Crushing any large or enteric-coated tablets B) Prescribing liquid or suppository forms of the medicines C) Giving the patient ample fluids to make swallowing easier D) Having the patient hold the medicine in the mouth until being able to swallow