Binders applied inappropriately can be more painful than if NOT used at all
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A clinic patient is being treated for polycythemia vera and the nurse is providing health education. What practice should the nurse recommend in order to prevent the complications of this health problem?
A) Avoiding natural sources of vitamin K B) Avoiding altitudes of ?1500 feet (457 meters) C) Performing active range of motion exercises daily D) Avoiding tight and restrictive clothing on the legs
A client with gout has been advised to lose weight. She informs the nurse that she plans to go on a "guaranteed rapid weight loss" plan that involves fasting and heavy exercise. What should be the nurse's response?
A) Encourage fasting but ask the client to avoid heavy exercise. B) Advise the client to avoid fasting but go for heavy exercise. C) Advise the client to combine fasting with moderate exercise. D) Caution the client about the plan.
A patient on ritonavir tells a nurse, "I've been diluting my medication in chocolate milk to improve the taste." Select the nurse's best response
1. "This is an acceptable practice." 2. "The milk will prevent absorption." 3. "This action could cause your blood glucose to drop." 4. "The drug should never be diluted."
In assessing a patient with a central venous access device, which sign or symptom indicates that the patient is experiencing an air embolism?
a. Chest pain b. Erythema c. Frothy sputum d. Sweating