While completing the cardiovascular system health history, a patient tells the nurse about using four pillows at night to sleep. The nurse will use this information to further assess which area?

A) Chest pain
B) Shortness of breath
C) Palpitations
D) Edema


B

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Which question should the nurse use to elicit information concerning the parents' understanding of why the child is being admitted to the hospital? A) "Are you worried? I'll tell you everything you need to know.". B) "Why are you so concerned? We take good care of children here.". C) "Has the doctor told you why your daughter requires hospitalization?" D) "You seem concerned; do you have questions about your child's admission?"

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The client identifies a daily diet regularly consisting of two glasses of skim milk, 1 cup of yogurt, two servings of meat or poultry, five servings of vegetables, three servings of fruit, and four servings of bread, cereal, pasta, and/or rice

What suggestions for change should the nurse make for this client to ensure that the client meets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans as an acceptable "guideline" for dietary intake? A. No suggestions are needed; the stated diet meets recommendations. B. Increase bread, cereal, pasta, and/or rice. C. Decrease vegetables. D. Increase fruit.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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