The nurse is explaining to a 17-year-old female the actions to prevent urinary tract infection. Which is the best beverage for the nurse to recommend to keep urine acidic?
a. Milk
b. Grape juice
c. Apple juice
d. Orange juice
ANS: C
Juices such as apple or cranberry help maintain acidity of urine.
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The nurse explains that a combination does what? (Select all that apply.) A) Decreases the development of cell resistance B) Increases the length of treatment C) Increases the quantity of each medication used D) Decreases the side effects of each medication E) Targets different phases of the cell cycle
A patient who received a heart transplant has been prescribed cyclosporine. Which intervention is the most important aspect of patient education?
A) Administer pain medications and be aware of respiratory depression. B) Take frequent rest periods to build endurance. C) If you miss a dose of medication, take two doses. D) Frequent handwashing is needed to protect you from infection.
Peplau viewed nursing interventions as those that
A. Supported the implementation of physician medical orders. B. Reflected the wants and desires of the patient. C. Are soundly based on biomedical knowledge. D. Assisted patients in gaining interpersonal and intellectual competencies evolved through the nurse–patient relationship.
Doug is a 67-year-old bus driver who recently had a myocardial infarction and underwent a triple bypass surgery. He didn't suffer any muscle damage to the heart. His nurse wants to discuss an exercise program with Doug
Which of the following statements best indicates that Doug is ready to change his behavior? A. "I used to eat a lot of snacks during the day; I know that wasn't good for me." B. "I am looking forward to returning to work when I am discharged." C. "I am so thankful that I didn't have any lasting effects from my heart attack." D. "My wife is looking forward to me coming home."