Which health promotion topic would most likely be discussed in a class held at a nursing center?
a. Advanced care of the chronically ill elderly at home
b. Smoking cessation and weight management techniques
c. How to provide primary services
d. Providing financial support for nursing students
ANS: B
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Which of the following guidelines should the patient's nurse use in the administration of the new drug? A) Administer the drug 30 minutes before each meal, beginning the drug with a low dose. B) Give the glimepiride only if blood glucose exceeds 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L). C) Drug levels will be required to determine the therapeutic serum concentration of the drug. D) Hold the drug if the patient exhibits signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia.
The nurse is preparing a client with diverticulitis for discharge from the hospital. Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "I will ride my bike or take a long walk at least three times a week." b. "I will try to include at least 25 g of fiber in my diet every day." c. "I will take a senna laxative at bedtime to avoid becoming constipated." d. "I will use my legs rather than my back muscles when I lift heavy objects."
A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old pregnant client who has a calcium deficiency. Considering the client's deficiency, what should the nurse include in this client's diet?
A) Fresh fruit juice B) Fish C) Cereals D) Green vegetables
The nurse working at the crisis center received a call from a patient who stated he was depressed and wanted to die
Further investigation revealed that the patient had within reach all of the items listed be-low that he could use "to get the job done." Which item would cause the nurse the most concern? a. A garden hose b. A loaded gun c. Two bottles of Prozac d. A bottle of an alcoholic beverage