Which statement would the nurse need to stress when teaching a patient with diabetic neuropathy?
A) set water heater at 120°F
B) use mirror to inspect feet daily
C) avoid hand and foot massages
D) increase medication for pain as necessary
B
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The nurse assessing a patient's wound notes pale red watery drainage. How will the nurse most accurately document this finding?
a. Serous drainage b. Purulent drainage c. Sanguineous drainage d. Serosanguineous drainage
Place the steps performed during the administration of otic medications in the appropriate order
Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list. Response 1. Ask client to remain in side-lying position for a few minutes. Response 2. Instill prescribed drops, holding dropper at least 1 cm above ear canal. Response 3. If cerumen or drainage occludes the outermost portion of the ear canal, wipe out gently with a cotton-tipped applicator. Response 4. For adults and children older than 3 years, gently pull the pinna up and outward. Response 5. Have client assume side-lying position with ear to be treated facing up. Response 6. Perform hand hygiene, apply gloves, and gather supplies.
You are developing a plan of care for a client with a diagnosis of binge eating. What would be an appropriate outcome for this client?
A) Discusses present health problem with no one B) Exhibits no self-destructive behaviors C) Identifies ways to maintain the current means of weight control D) Discusses the unimportance of appropriate eating pattern
The nurse is caring for an older client and understands that renal failure will also place this client at risk for which of the following?
1. Loss of appetite related to elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels 2. The result of renal dialysis 3. Loss of blood through the urine because the failing kidney does not function properly 4. Loss of the kidney hormone erythropoietin