Patient w/HF is constipated. What should the nurse recommend?
A. Walking
B. Increase fiber
C. Stool softeners
D. Drink plenty of water
Answer:
A. Walking
B. Increase fiber
C. Stool softeners
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In developing an end-of-life plan of care for the client, the nurse should identify which hygiene goal as appropriate?
1. Provide hourly sponge baths for end-of-life comfort. 2. Involve the client in 30% of her bath daily. 3. Maintain clean skin by providing daily whirlpool baths. 4. Involve the family in hygiene care daily to maintain clean, dry skin.
After teaching a group of nursing students about the impact of pregnancy on the older woman, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following?
A) "The majority of women who become pregnant over age 35 experience complications.". B) "Women over the age of 35 who become pregnant require a specialized type of assessment.". C) "Women over age 35 and are pregnant have an increased risk for spontaneous abortions.". D) "Women over age 35 are more likely to have substance abuse problems.".
When comparing the value of decimals, the correct sequence is
A. whole number, hundredths, tenths, thousandths B. ignore the whole number, compare tenths, hundredths, thousandths C. whole number, tenths, hundredths, thousandths D. thousandths, hundredths, tenths, whole number
The family of a patient with third-degree burns wants to know why "the scabs are being cut off" the patient's leg. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "The scabs are removed to check for blood flow to the burned area." B. "I'll ask the doctor to come and talk with you about the treatment plan." C. "The patient asked for the scabs to be removed." D. "The scabs are really old burned tissue and need to be removed to promote healing."