A patient who has been taking nitrofurantoin for a UTI telephones a nurse and describes the recent onset of "numbness and tingling" in the fingers and toes. Select the nurse's best action
a. Have the patient stop the drug and speak with the provider about an alternative.
b. Continue the drug and have the patient keep the hands and feet warmer than usual.
c. Instruct the patient to increase the dose of B vitamins.
d. Instruct the patient to keep the extremities moving to improve circulation.
a
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During assessment of a child's biological family history, it is especially important that the nurse asking the mother for information use the term "child's father" instead of "your husband" in the situation of a:
1. Traditional nuclear family. 2. Traditional extended family. 3. Two-income nuclear family. 4. Heterosexual cohabitating informal stepfamily.
You are caring for an elderly patient with Alzheimer's disease. The patient has just returned to the unit to begin supplemental tube feedings through a gastrostomy tube. What should you be most concerned with the potential for?
A) Hypoglycemia B) Fluid volume excess C) Aspiration D) Constipation
The pregnant client states she does not want "to take all these supplements." What recommendations could the nurse make for the client? Select all that apply
1. "Folic acid has been found to be essential for minimizing the risk of neural tube defects." 2. "You do not have to take these supplements if you think you are healthy enough." 3. "Most women do not have adequate intake of iron prepregnancy, and iron needs increase with pregnancy." 4. "These medications do the same thing. I will call your physician to cancel one of your medications."
The faith community nurse recently visited with a member of the congregation, Sandy, who is recovering from a hysterectomy
Following a church service one Sunday, another member of the congregation, Patricia, approaches you and says, "How is Sandy recovering from her surgery?" Which is the most appropriate response? A) "She still has some bleeding, but overall she's doing well." B) "You mean her hysterectomy? She's doing really well." C) "I'm afraid I can't share any details, but I'm sure she'd love a call or text from you." D) "I'm sorry, Patricia, but that's none of your business."