A nurse is providing instructions for a patient preparing for a fecal occult blood test. Which one of the following guidelines should be included in the teaching plan?
A) Avoid food and drugs that may alter test results for 2 weeks.
B) If the patient is a menstruating woman, postpone the test until 3 days after the end of her period.
C) If bleeding hemorrhoids exist, do not test the bowel movement if blood is visibly present.
D) Caution a patient who is color blind to the color red not to interpret the results of the test.
B
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A client is experiencing an elevated temperature. What should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
Select all that apply. A) Administer warm intravenous fluids. B) Apply warm blankets. C) Provide dry clothing. D) Increase oral fluid intake. E) Administer antipyretic medication.
Which of these factors places infants at a greater risk of developing otitis media than adults?
a. horizontal position of eustachian tubes b. immature immune systems c. increased number of upper respiratory infections d. no overt initial symptoms
A nurse at a local community clinic is developing a program to address STI prevention. Which of the following would the nurse least likely include in the program?
A) Outlining safer sexual behavior B) Recommending screening for symptomatic individuals C) Promoting the use of barrier contraceptives D) Offering education about STI transmission
Mr. P is a newly diagnosed diabetic client in for his first visit with the nurse educator. His biggest complaint is frequent urination that interferes with his job and his sleep. The best response the nurse can make is that:
1. "Once your blood sugar is less than 200 you won't be as thirsty and so won't urinate as frequently.". 2. "Without enough insulin, glucose is not absorbed into the cells but is excreted by the kidneys along with large amounts of water causing frequent urination.". 3. "Frequent urination is a common event with diabetes and should be expected to continue regardless of how well your blood sugar is controlled.". 4. "Limiting the amount of fluids in the evening may help to decrease the number of times you wake up during the night to urinate.".