The nurse is preparing to assess a client's carotid arteries. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
A) Palpate each artery individually to compare
B) Palpate the arteries before auscultating them
C) Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope
D) Ask the client to breathe in and out deeply
A
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The adverse effects of malnutrition on the gastrointestinal tract result in
a. decreased absorption of fluids and elec-trolytes from food. b. increased bacterial activity inside the ga-strointestinal tract. c. decreased transit time for food passing through the GI tract. d. increased risk of spread of bacteria from the GI tract into the rest of the body.
During a teaching session for a patient on antithyroid drugs, the nurse will discuss which dietary instructions?
a. Using iodized salt when cooking b. Avoiding foods containing iodine c. Restricting fluid intake to 2500 mL/day d. Increasing intake of sodium- and potassium-containing foods
A nurse is reviewing the medication history of a client with a medical illness who is also exhibiting signs and symptoms of depression and agitation
Which medications would the nurse identify as possibly contributing to the client's current state? Select all that apply. A) Clonidine B) Ibuprofen C) Acetaminophen D) Baclofen E) Carvedilol
Which comment best indicates that a patient perceived the nurse was caring? "My nurse:
a. always asks me which type of juice I want to help me swallow my medication." b. explained my treatment plan to me and asked for my ideas about how to make it better." c. spends time listening to me talk about my problems. That helps me feel like I am not alone." d. told me that if I take all the medicines the doctor prescribes, then I will get discharged sooner."