For the above mentioned foods that should be avoided, suggest an appropriate substitute
More baked and broiled foods, sugar substitute, less salt and seasoning containing salt, more herbs and spices, and eliminate the beer or at least reduce it to an occasional beer. Mrs. M can have some potatoes but because of the potassium content, she should not have as many as she is currently eating.
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A. Allow the child to set a daily schedule for activities. B. Encourage the child's friend to come and visit. C. Have the child choose food from the menu. D. Let the parents have unlimited visitation time.
If the nurse manager is ordering supplies for the unit, which communication mode is best?
1. Oral 2. E-mail 3. In person 4. Voice mail
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1. slight pitting, no obvious distortion 2. deeper pit, no obvious distortion 3. pit is obvious, extremities are swollen 4. pit remains with obvious distortion
The nurse in an extended-care facility finds an 86-year-old female resident in tears and her hearing aids on the floor. The resident says, "I'll just be deaf! I can't stand those things in my ears! All I can hear is static, hums, and whistles!"
What would be the most helpful response by the nurse? a. "Everybody says that. I'm going to put these back in the box in your bedside table." b. "Those are very expensive pieces of equipment. Because you paid for them, it seems to me to just be good sense to use them." c. "Let's put them back in. You'll get used to them in a few days." d. "It's frustrating to have something not work. Let me help you replace them and after 10 minutes, I'll help you take them out."