A 25-year-old client with complaints of breast tenderness, mood swings, and backache
before the onset of menses is diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
What
instruction should the nurse provide to the client to help relieve the symptoms of PMS?
A) Take a prescribed dose of diuretic medications
B) Maintain a low-salt diet during menstrual periods
C) Increase the dietary protein and sugar intake
D) Drink a cup of coffee early every morning
A
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A community member returns home after having spinal fusion surgery for spinal stenosis. What recommendation should the population health nurse make to help with this client's health restoration?
1. Focusing on weight management activities. 2. Participating in rehabilitation to promote maximum physical functioning. 3. Encouraging to have needed vaccinations during the next care provider visit. 4. Requesting prescriptions from the care provider to ensure adequate pain management.
Which nursing intervention minimizes the stress and anxiety of hospitalization for a client?
A) Explain all procedures in detail before performing them. B) Control the environment of healing. C) Demonstrate staff competence by using multiple nurses for care. D) Let the client make the majority of decisions about the plan of care.
A 20 year old woman is being evaluated for possible toxic shock syndrome. What question would the nurse ask?
a. "How many pads do you use on heavy flow days?" b. "Have you ever used intravaginal estrogen therapy?" c. "Do you have a history of multiple sexual partners?" d. "Do you use internal contraceptives?"
A community-based clinic is offering education classes at a local shelter. The nurse performs a needs assessment on which topics might be most important for the clients at the shelter
After analyzing the data, the nurse would likely plan a session on which of the following topics? A) Eating a balanced diet B) How to file insurance claims C) Signs of developing diabetes D) Effectively accessing emergency services