A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has been diagnosed with hypertension and has been prescribed an antihypertensive drug. In order to prevent the adverse effects of orthostatic hypotension, the nurse will instruct the patient to avoid
A) meals high in proteins.
B) spas and/or hot tubs.
C) walking more than 1 mile a day.
D) large crowds.
B
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The parents of a child who is critically injured wish to stay in the room while the child is receiving emergency care. The nurse should:
1. Ask the physician if the parents can stay with the child. 2. Allow the parents to stay with the child. 3. Escort the parents to the waiting room and assure them that they can see their child soon. 4. Tell the parents that they do not need to stay with the child.
What are some things to consider when using a restraint?
What will be an ideal response?
Most health care facilities admit surgery patients the night before their surgery is scheduled
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which abnormality of the nail bed can be caused by iron deficiency anemia?
a. Beau's lines b. Paronychia c. Koilonychia d. Splinter hemorrhages