In taking a history from an adolescent girl about diet and nutrition, a nurse specifically asks which question?
a. "How frequently do you eat fast food or junk food?"
b. "Which carbonated drinks do you drink most often?"
c. "Do you have any food restrictions or diet routines?"
d. "What are your favorite fruits and vegetables?"
ANS: C
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a. "Finish the prescribed antibiotic even if you are feeling better." b. "Drink at least 3 liters of fluid each day." c. "The bruising on your back may take several weeks to resolve." d. "Report any blood present in your urine." e. "It is normal to experience pain and difficulty urinating."
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a. keep the patient NPO. b. allow the patient a cup of coffee. c. allow the patient water. d. allow the patient to drink anything he chooses.
Some patient conditions which have the potential to threaten a patient's ABCs are listed below. Which is the highest priority?
a. child or elder abuse b. hemorrhage c. hypoglycemia d. chest trauma
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A) Determining the client's care needs B) Teaching necessary social skills C) Arranging a job for the client D) Deciding where the client will live