The nurse is assessing Mr. Brown, who has a history of heavy drinking and who lost his wife to cancer during the previous year. Mr. Brown reports that he isn't getting as much sleep as he used to when he was younger
In order to determine if the change in Mr. Brown's sleep pattern is related to normal aging or depression, the nurse would need to ask Mr. Brown:
A) "How much did you sleep when you were younger?"
B) "Is it hard for you to fall asleep or remain asleep during the night?"
C) "Why do you think you continue to ingest so much alcohol?
D) "What used to help you go to sleep?"
B
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A) Gastrointestinal toxicity B) Eighth cranial nerve damage C) Anaphylaxis D) Toxic effects on the kidney
The nurse teaches a 65-year-old client with a chronic constipation problem. In reviewing her dietary habits, the nurse finds that the client's diet is low in fiber
Which of the following points should the nurse prioritize when teaching about increasing fiber intake? A) Add 20 g of fiber to other foods (such as wheat bran to ground beef or muffins). B) Attempt a bowel movement following breakfast. C) Use a suppository to stimulate elimination. D) Add fiber gradually to minimize symptoms of gas or bloating.
A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of a cold. He is also there for a flu shot. Which represents the reason a flu shot is not recommended in this case?
a. Active infection is present. b. WBCs are too low. c. CBCs are high. d. Susceptibility is down.
The nurse is assessing the nutritional status of a patient who has cholelithiasis and a body mass index of 35. What action should the nurse take initially?
1. ask the patient to discuss typical daily menu choices 2. ask the patient to discuss strategies used to manage weight 3. ask if the patient takes daily supplemental vitamin C 4. ask if the patient has been skipping meals to reduce gallbladder pain