To communicate well with patients, show an interest in what they are saying by talking with the patient, NOT just to or at him/her
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The school nurse is preparing a class session for high school students on ways to maintain fluid balance during the summer months. Which interventions should the nurse recommend to decrease the risk of fluid imbalance?
Select all that apply. A) Drink diet soda. B) Drink more fluids during hot weather. C) Drink flat cola or ginger ale if vomiting. D) Reduce the intake of coffee and tea. E) Exercise during the hours of 10 am and 2 pm.
The best indicator of fluid status in the elderly is____
A. Patient thirst B. Patient weight C. BUN/creatinine ratio D. Serum creatinine
Which of the following is an example of rehabilitation and disease management?
a. Prompt treatment for hypertension b. Attending weight loss classes c. Teaching patients with newly diagnosed diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia d. Taking an antibiotic for a sinus infection
The instructor is teaching student nurses about identifying members of vulnerable populations when the nursing student asks, "Why is it that not all poor people are considered members of vulnerable populations?" The instructor's best answer
would be a. "All poor people are members of a vulnerable population." b. "Poor people are members of a vulnerable population only if they take drugs." c. "Poor people are members of a vulnerable population only if they are homeless." d. "Members of vulnerable groups frequently have a combination of risk factors."