Which statement made by a patient who has received an organ transplant indicates that the teaching was effective?
a. "I will finally be able to eat a regular diet."
b. "I will establish a routine for checking any skin changes."
c. "I will check my blood pressure regularly to make sure it's not too high."
d. "After my drug regimen is established, I won't have to worry about rejection."
B
Immunosuppressed patients are at greater risk for developing skin cancer. After transplantation, such a patient needs to monitor for hypotension and eat a diet that is low in sodium, fat, and cholesterol.
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1) Peers. 2) Grandparents. 3) Siblings. 4) Parents.
Which of the following instructions is the most important for the nurse to give a client who is about to be discharged and has a surgical wound?
1. Adjust your diet so it contains more fruits and vegetables. 2. Apply lubricating lotion to the edges of the wound. 3. Notify your physician if you notice edema, heat, or tenderness at the wound site. 4. Thoroughly irrigate the wound with hydrogen peroxide.
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A) "It's my responsibility to tell your parents if you are in danger." B) "I understand your fear, but I am obligated to be sure your parents know you are in danger. Would you like for us to talk to them together?" C) "I won't tell them this time, but I must inform you that legally I must inform your parents if abuse is occurring. Next time it happens I will have to tell them." D) "You need to tell them because the abuse isn't going to get any better. It will only escalate no matter what your boyfriend says."
What is the primary reason that Americans are so concerned about health care?
a. Current politicians keep discussing how to improve our system. b. The media keep discussing our health care system and insurance programs. c. Our national health care costs keep increasing. d. People are concerned about some persons not being insured yet.