The nurse advises a 20-year-old college sophomore with acne vulgaris to:
a. avoid all chocolate.
b. wash the face gently with mild soap.
c. scrub the face with soft brush.
d. express clogged sebum from the pores.
B
Keeping the face clean and dry by washing with mild soap and not scrubbing is helpful to clear up clogged pores. Pustules should not be squeezed as this could lead to infection. Strict diet re-strictions of the past are no longer observed as strenuously.
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The nurse discussed strategies with a parent to prevent a recurrence of urinary tract infection in the child. Which statement made by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "My daughter should wash and wipe the perineal area from front to back." b. "I am only going to have my daughter wear cotton underwear." c. "It is acceptable to take frequent bubble baths." d. "She needs to drink lots of fluids and void frequently."
The nurse is assessing a client who had a stroke in the right cerebral hemisphere. Which neurologic deficit does the nurse assess for in this client?
a. Impaired proprioception b. Aphasia c. Agraphia d. Impaired olfaction
The nurse at the clinic is interviewing Ms. Kelly regarding her health practices and what she does to keep healthy. Ms. Kelly indicates that she exercises 30 minutes daily, watches her
dietary intake of fats and refined sugars, and has a massage twice a month. The nurse notes that massage is considered a complementary and alternative therapy. Which category of therapy would include massage?
Normal saline has a specific gravity of 1.0046. The volume of 3 kg of normal saline is ________. Round to the nearest milliliter.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).