What are the major complications of parenteral nutritional therapy? You may select more than one answer
1. Acute respiratory syndrome
2. Congestive heart failure
3. Catheter-related problems
4. Infection
5. Metabolic disturbances
Correct Answers: 3, 4, 5
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The nurse teaches a patient the acronym "ACHES" for the serious symptoms that must be reported immediately when taking oral contraceptive pills. Which manifestations does this include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Abdominal pain B. Chest pain C. Headaches D. Eye pain E. Sore muscles
The nurse instructs an older adult client with arthritis on the side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy
Which client statement would indicate that teaching had been effective? A) "I will report any abnormal bruising." B) "Caffeine will decrease the effectiveness of the medication." C) "I cannot take other medications." D) "If I have a change in my mood I will call the prescriber."
The doctor has ordered either heat or cold treatments for the older adult patient with a leg injury. The nursing care plan reflects secondary diagnoses of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), diabetes, and allergy to latex
Which of the ordered treatments would the nurse ad-minister, and why? 1. The nurse will use cold because diabetics and persons with latex allergies are heat-intolerant. 2. The nurse will use the cold for this patient with a fracture because the cold will help set the cast. 3. The nurse will use heat because cold is contraindicated for patients with periph-eral vascular disease. 4. The nurse will use heat because that will speed up circulation and increase infec-tion in the injured part.
An older patient is experiencing significant weight loss and has poorly fitting dentures that cause severe oral sores. When preparing the plan of care, which intervention will be most beneficial to the patient?
1. providing analgesics as needed 2. evaluating the need for assistive devices 3. serving meals in an attractive environment 4. offering assistance to eat