An adolescent patient plans to lose weight by eliminating all fat from the diet. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Discuss the role of fat in metabolism.
B. Contact the physician.
C. Notify the patient's parents.
D. Refer the patient to a dietitian.
Answer: A
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1. Share marital concerns with the child. 2. Spend less time with the child so he doesn't feel the tension between the parents. 3. Be sure the child understands the divorce is not the child's fault. 4. Allow the child to stay with only one parent until the divorce becomes final.
The patient has been admitted with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS) involving 40% total body surface area (TBSA), including the mouth, trunk, and lower extremities. What therapy does the nurse anticipate initiating?
A) Intravenous antimicrobial therapy B) Vigorous physical therapy and walking C) Topical corticosteroid therapy D) Intravenous fluid and electrolyte replacement
A patient is admitted to the emergency department after ingesting a large number of tablets. Gastric lavage is ordered. What is the best nursing action during this procedure?
A) Insert a small-bore nasogastric tube to minimize aspiration risks. B) Position the patient in the left lateral decubitus position with his head down. C) Lavage the stomach with 200 mL of fluid until pill fragments are seen. D) Initiate the lavage procedure no sooner than 2 hours after ingestion.
A patient tells the health care provider that a foot injury occurred while participating in Oktoberfest as a dancer. The patient is explaining which aspect of heritage consistency?
A. Ethnicity B. Culture C. Religion D. Assimilation