An 80-year-old man, newly diagnosed with primary hypertension, has just been started on a beta-blocker
The nurse knows that in addition to teaching the patient about his medication (ie, side effects, purpose, and schedule), she should also focus her teaching on what?
A) Limiting fluids in order to decrease vascular volume
B) Maintaining a diet high in dairy to increase protein necessary to prevent organ damage
C) Use of supportive devices such as hand rails and walkers to prevent falls stemming from postural hypotension
D) Limiting exercise to avoid injury that can be caused by postural hypotension
C
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a. 20 mL b. 50 mL c. 75 mL d. 100 mL
The nurse is planning care for a client following abdominal surgery. Which outcome demonstrates a return of functioning to the gastrointestinal tract?
A) The client is tolerating sips of water. B) The client reports a small bowel movement. C) The client is passing flatus. D) The client states being hungry.
A 50-year-old postmenopausal patient who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms and is discussing estrogen therapy (ET) with the nurse. The patient is con-cerned about adverse effects of ET. The nurse will tell her that:
a. an estrogen-progesterone product will re-duce side effects. b. an intravaginal preparation may be best for her. c. side effects of ET are uncommon among women her age. d. transdermal preparations have fewer side effects.
What is the recommended treatment for gastroenteritis?
1. Child should drink to thirst to replace fluids. 2. Child should take Imodium and Pepto-Bismol to stop diarrhea. 3. Mothers should stop breastfeeding until the illness is gone. 4. The child should have a bland diet for 24 hours after the vomiting stops, then return to a regular diet.