Persons receiving tube feedings are at risk for aspiration. You need to report which of the fol-lowing to the nurse at once?
a. Complaints of headache
b. Coughing
c. Dry mouth
d. Pulse rate of 72
B
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What foods could the nurse recommend to a client who wants to increase consumption of foods higher in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids? 1. Two servings per day of organically grown whole wheat 2. One serving per week of free-range grown chicken that is served skinless 3. One serving per week of shellfish, like shrimp or oysters 4. Two servings per week of deep water fish, like salmon or tuna
The nurse is caring for a male patient with myasthenia gravis who will begin taking ambenonium chloride (Mytelase). When performing a health history, the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition in this patient?
a. Benign prostatic hypertrophy b. Chronic constipation c. Erectile dysfunction d. Upper respiratory infection
A patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis says to the nurse, "I've been looking on the Internet to get more information about this disease
Which of the sites has the most reliable information?" Which site would the nurse recommend? a. National Institutes of Health (NIH) b. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) c. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Janet Rogers works in a shelter for homeless persons in a large city. One Thursday, Janet cared for Derrick, a 3-year-old who is currently living in a car with his parents and older brother. Because of her experience,
Janet knows that Derrick should be thoroughly assessed because homeless children are at risk for: 1. Childhood cancers, substance abuse, delays in motor skills, and malnutrition. 2. Incomplete immunization, respiratory disorders, anemia, and developmental delays. 3. Physical and sexual abuse, gastrointestinal abnormalities, and lead poisoning. 4. Tuberculosis, AIDS, hepatitis B, and mental illnesses.