The nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing detoxification from alcohol. Which supplement can the nurse expect to be included in the prescribed medications?
a. Potassium chloride
b. Thiamine
c. Riboflavin
d. Folic acid
B
The treatment for the alcoholic undergoing detoxification includes the administration of large doses of thiamine (vitamin B1). Thiamine acts as a nerve insulator in the body and is absent in the diets of most chronic alcoholics.
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a. Loss of control of urine b. Abdominal discomfort c. Pain in legs d. Acute lower back pain
The nurse is providing health education for a male patient who is preparing to be discharged home following a recovery from total hip replacement surgery
When reviewing the guidelines for safe mobility and positioning to prevent injury, the nurse should teach the patient to: A) Perform sit-ups to build core muscle strength. B) Resume normal sexual activity after waiting 1 week. C) Perform stair-climbing to build muscle strength. D) Avoid crossing his legs for the next several months.
Calculate the estimated date of birth (EDD) in October using Nägele's rule for a client whose last normal menstrual period (LNMP) began on January 1. Record your answer as a whole number. _______
What will be an ideal response?
When discussing the prevention of fire-related injuries and deaths, the nurse should place the greatest emphasis on the:
1. Prevention role smoke detectors play 2. Dangers of careless smoking habits 3. Supervision of children around open flames 4. Importance of readily accessible fire extinguishers