The nurse has noted polydipsia on the history of the client for whom the physician has
ordered fluid restriction. Which suggestion is best to help the client with compliance?
A) Chew gums and candies to avoid fluid intake
B) Take half the fluids in the day and half in the evening
C) Take regular or diet soda at regular intervals
D) Take frozen fruit juices often
B
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a. Questions concerning how much weight has been gained or lost in the past 6 months b. Questions about how many prescription and over-the-counter medications the older adult takes c. Determination if the patient can shop and cook d. All of the above
A nursing student attempting to use a behavioral modification contract found in the textbook is having trouble getting the client to follow through with everything in the contract
The nursing instructor knows to tell the student that behavioral contracts must be: 1. Affected by the functionality of the client. 2. Reflective of the client's mental illness. 3. Tailored for the individual. 4. Reflective of the characteristics within the client's family.
The community psychiatric nurse makes the assessment that, based on biological signs, a seriously
and persistently mentally ill client with a mood disorder seems to be somewhat more depressed than on his previous clinic visit a month ago. The client, however, states he feels the same. The intervention that gives credence to the nurse's assessment while supporting client autonomy is to a. arrange for a short hospitalization. b. schedule weekly clinic appointments. c. refer to the crisis intervention clinic. d. call the client's family and ask them to observe the client closely.
You are caring for a client with Buerger's disease. You know that most of the care for this disease is carried out at home. What would be important to teach a client with Buerger's disease?
A) The need for adhering to the correct diet B) The importance of joining a support group C) The need to cooperate with the home health nurse D) The importance of smoking cessation