A pregnant woman enjoys exercising at a local health spa once a week. Which of the following comments would lead you to believe she needs additional health teaching?
A) "I limit exercising to low-impact aerobics."
B) "Nothing feels nicer than a hot sauna after exercise."
C) "I'm learning to play table tennis."
D) "The gym gets hot and stuffy by midmorning."
B
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a. acute renal failure. b. chronic renal failure. c. glomerulonephritis. d. pyelonephritis.
When teaching a patient about antihypertensive drug therapy, which statements by the nurse are correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. "You need to have your blood pressure checked once a week and keep track of the readings." b. "If you notice that the symptoms have gone away, you should be able to stop taking the drug." c. "An exercise program may be helpful in treating hypertension, but let's check with your doctor first." d. "If you experience severe side effects, stop the medicine and let us know at your next office visit." e. "Most over-the-counter decongestants are compatible with antihypertensive drugs." f. "Please continue taking the medication, even if you are feeling better."
Patricia is a 32-year-old patient who has been taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor for 1 month. She arrives for her examination, and she excitedly shares with you that she has a date for a wine and cheese party this evening with a brand new boyfriend. You carefully tell her:
A) "Sounds like fun! I wish I was going!" B) "Remember that wine and cheese are two foods that you are cautioned against on your medication." C) "How exciting! What is the occasion?" D) "You know you shouldn't drink alcohol when you are taking psychotropic medications!"
A person is hemorrhaging. Direct pressure does not stop the bleeding. What should you do?
a. Give the person fluids. b. Start CPR. c. Apply pressure to the artery above the bleeding site. d. Apply pressure to the artery below the bleeding site.