The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient diagnosed with heart failure. What should the nurse teach this patient to do to monitor fluid balance?
A) Monitor blood pressure.
B) Assess radial pulses.
C) Monitor weight daily.
D) Monitor bowel movements
C
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A patient suffered a laceration of the shin three days ago, and today presents with a painful, warm, red swollen region around the area. The laceration has a purulent exudate. The clinician should recognize that the infected region is called:
A. Contact dermatitis B. Folliculitis C. Hidradenitis suppurative D. Cellulitis
A patient had chest tube insertion for a pneumothorax. External suction was discontinued yesterday. This morning the nurse assesses tidaling in the water-seal chamber. What nursing action is indicated?
1. Collaborate with the healthcare provider regarding need to reinstitute the external suction. 2. Check the connections between the chest tube and the drainage system. 3. No action is necessary as this is an expected occurrence. 4. Have the patient cough forcefully.
A male resident is 86 years old. How often is his hair washed?
a. At least once a month b. Daily c. Three times a week d. As often as he chooses
Which of the following angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) possesses the shortest plasma half-life and duration of action and is administered two to three times daily?
A. Losartan (Cozaar) B. Quinapril (Accupril) C. Valsartan (Diovan) D. Captopril (Capoten)