Which method of assessing body temperature takes the least time?
a. ear canal c. rectal
b. oral d. axillary
A
The ear canal temperature is the most common site used for temperature measurements in adults because it is a safe and efficient method.
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A woman who is a Jehovah's Witness returns for a second prenatal visit and is discussing her plan of care with the nurse. The patient has returned a signed form in which she refuses all blood products. What action by the nurse is best?
A. Advise the woman of potential complications. B. Inform the health-care provider of her choice. C. Place the signed form on the patient's chart. D. Refer the woman to a tertiary birthing center.
Which of the following are included in the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services guidelines to promote health and prevent disease. (Select all that apply.)
1. Increase physical activity and reduce time spent in sedentary behaviors. 2. Limit total calorie intake to 2,000 mg per day. 3. Reduce daily sodium intake to 3,000 mg per day. 4. Consume less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids. 5. Limit alcohol consumption to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.
Appropriate teaching for a patient with bulimia nervosa who binges and purges is:
a. not to skip meals or restrict food. b. to eat a small meal after purging. c. eat a large breakfast but no lunch. d. increase nutritional intake after 4 PM.
Which precaution is most important to teach parents about giving an over-the-counter (OTC) drug to a child?
a. "OTC drugs are only for adults, not children." b. "Be sure to crush the tablets or capsules to prevent choking." c. "Check with your pediatrician or pharmacist for the proper dosage." d. "Only use the liquid form of the drug to make it easier to swallow."