For a client with an acute upper respiratory tract infection, which of these diets is usually prescribed?
a. bland foods c. clear liquid
b. NPO d. normal
C
Clients with upper respiratory tract infections are placed on a clear liquid diet to reduce the risk of aspiration and to help liquefy secretions.
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Vital statistics are utilized in population and community health status assessments. Which of the following methods of data collection are utilized in these assessments (select all that apply)?
a. Informant interviews b. Windshield surveys c. Hypothesis formation d. Data analysis e. Surveys
A nurse is caring for a patient who is 2 days postoperative after abdominal surgery. What nursing intervention would be important to promote wound healing at this time?
A) Administer pain medications on a p.r.n. and regular basis. B) Assist in moving to prevent strain on the suture line. C) Tell the patient that a mild fever is a normal response. D) If a scar forms over a joint, it may limit movement.
A patient admitted to the hospital after an automobile accident is alert and does not appear to be highly intoxicated. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 110 mg/dL (0.11 mg%). Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Avoid the use of IV fluids. b. Maintain the patient on NPO status. c. Administer acetaminophen for headache. d. Monitor frequently for anxiety, hyperreflexia, and sweating.