Mrs. G, a 70-year-old patient, presents to you with a hemoglobin of 9.4 and a decreased MCV/MCV. You diagnose her with IDA and start her on ferrous sulfate 325 mg PO tid. The next step in your work-up would be
A. Send Mrs. G for a GI consult
B. Obtain hemoglobin one week after oral therapy
C. Schedule Mrs. G for an upper GI series
D. Obtain stool for occult blood
D
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When planning meaningful stimulation for a client with sensory deprivation, it is most important that the nurse:
a. provide a variety of stimuli so the client will not become bored. b. include visual stimuli because that is the most important sense for most people. c. determine whether the deprivation is due to inadequate stimuli or the inability to receive or process stimuli. d. only to stimulate the client if there is a physician's order to do so.
The nurse is preparing a patient for discharge from the hospital following a major burn injury. The nurse would consider which pathophysiology when developing a plan for the patient's nutrition?
1. The hypermetabolic state is only present in the emergency and acute phases of burn care. 2. The hypermetabolic state continues until all the wounds are healed. 3. The major dietary need after discharge is additional oral fluids. 4. The calorie intake should be decreased so the patient does not stress new tissue with weight gain.
In which situation is the nurse upholding the ethical principle of fidelity?
A. Allowing a client to decide when to receive daily hygiene care B. Inserting a 19-gauge intravenous catheter into a client requiring a blood transfusion C. Providing complete information regarding treatment options to a client with newly diagnosed cancer D. Contacting the health care provider about the client's request to incorporate complementary therapies for pain into the treatment plan
During an interview, when should you discuss your flaws or less positive traits?
A) Right away because honesty is the best policy B) You should not mention your flaws C) At the conclusion of the interview D) Only if specifically asked to do so