A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. What measure should the nurse take when
assisting the client with nutrition and hydration?
A) Keep reminding the client to chew and swallow
B) Place the spoon and fork in the client's hand
C) Provide a variety of foods to encourage eating
D) Encourage the client to sit alone for meals
A
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1. "Should be undertaken to prevent problems in the future." 2. "Might decrease the risk of developing a urinary tract infection." 3. "Can sometimes cause complications. What questions do you have?" 4. "Is painful, and should be avoided unless you are Jewish."
A patient prescribed an antacid is experiencing muscle cramps. What should the nurse do to assist this patient?
1. Notify the health care provider. 2. Review the patient's diet history. 3. Review the patient's elimination patterns. 4. Provide reassurance to the patient.
The nurse is comparing fungal infections with bacterial infections. Which statement by the nurse is true?
1. "Antifungals are only fungistatic." 2. "Antibiotics are effective against fungi." 3. "Fungi are more similar to human cells." 4. "Bacteria are more similar to human cells."
Which statement is correct regarding taking or interpreting axillary temperatures?
a. Axillary temperatures should not be used in patients less than 2 years of age. b. Readings may be less accurate. c. The thermometer is left in place for no more than 3 minutes. d. The thermometer is placed in the axilla with the shoulder abducted.