The nurse asks you to collect a 24-hour urine specimen. Which is correct?
a. No special measures are needed.
b. The perineal area is cleaned before col-lecting the specimen.
c. The first voiding is discarded.
d. The person voids twice.
C
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A patient has been newly diagnosed with heart failure (HF) and has come to the meet with the nurse at the clinic for health education. What lifestyle recommendation should the nurse provide to this patient when discussing dietary modifications?
A) "It's in your best interests to avoid excessive fluids and sodium in your diet." B) "Try to replace as many of the complex carbohydrates in your diet with simple sugars." C) "I'll teach you some good sources of potassium, which you should try to eat regularly." D) "Many people with HF find that small, frequent meals allow them to manage their diet effectively."
A child with a head injury sleeps unless aroused, and when aroused responds briefly before falling back to sleep. Which term corresponds to this child's level of consciousness?
a. Disoriented b. Obtunded c. Lethargic d. Stuporous
The federal agency of the public health system that is most involved with the health and welfare of U.S. citizens is:
1. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services 2. Department of Health and Human Services 3. Public Health Service 4. Secretary for Health
The nurse is using the bell of a stethoscope to assess which of the following?
A) Heart murmurs B) Bowel sounds C) Breath sounds D) Femoral pulses