The nurse is planning instructions for a patient with a broken nose. What teaching will be included to address the alterations in nasal function? (Select all that apply.)
A) How to breathe through the mouth
B) Importance to increase oral fluids
C) Safety measures because of a loss of smell
D) Expect a sore throat and difficulty swallowing
E) Remind that the voice may sound different
A, B, C, E
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Which of the following community support programs should the nurse recommend to family members of a client with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) who is living independently in the community? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Residential special care units 2. Hospices 3. Day treatment 4. Case management 5. Medication management
A community health nurse is involved in a screening program for lead exposure. The nurse would target this program primarily to which age group?
A) Birth to 1.5-year-olds B) 1.5- to 3-year-olds C) 3- to 5-year-olds D) 5- to 7-year-olds
A patient diagnosed with herpes simplex II is concerned about sexual relations. What information should be provided to the patient?
1. The infection can be transmitted only when lesions are present. 2. The infection can be prevented with condom use. 3. Sexual relations must be avoided during the prodromal period and for at least 10 days after the lesions are healed. 4. Sexual activity is permissible once the lesions have dried out.
During a routine medical examination of a 15-year-old boy, the attending nurse notices that the client is overweight for his age group. On further examination, the client is found to be overweight by more than 40% of his optimum weight
Which of the following client teachings must the nurse provide when caring for the client and his family members? A) Obesity is often related to an underlying disease. B) Calorie intake needs to be reduced by at least 5%. C) Obesity is often caused by slow thyroid function. D) Obesity usually increases the risk of developing lordosis.