A patient tells the nurse that she is thinking about becoming pregnant. The nurse teaches the patient that which vitamin should be her priority for supplementation before planning a pregnancy?
A. Folic acid
B. Vitamin D
C. Riboflavin
D. Vitamin B12
Answer: A. Folic acid
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A parent states, "I am concerned that my 2-year-old doesn't interact with others while playing in the same space." Which rationale will the nurse use when responding to this parent?
1) Toddler play is parallel. 2) The child is shy and withdrawn. 3) The child may have a learning disability. 4) The child's lack of speech inhibits his or her ability to communicate with other children.
The client in the first trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse she regularly sees a massage therapist to help with pain in her shoulders and neck
The nurse tells her that massage has which of the following added advantages? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Increasing circulation 2. Reducing anxiety 3. Promoting a sense of well-being 4. Eliminating energy blockages 5. Allowing coordination of breathing and moving
During a/an ____________________, the person usually feels she is in danger, but there is no specific cause for the fear.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When the confused resident pours his cereal in a cup and "drinks" it, how should the nurse best respond?
a. Put his cereal back in the bowl and hand the resident a spoon. b. Discard the cup with his cereal and bring fresh cereal in a bowl. c. Calmly instruct the resident that cereal is to be eaten from a bowl. d. Do nothing to interrupt the behavior.