Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables would be most beneficial to someone with
a. arthritis.
b. diarrhea.
c. constipation.
d. osteoporosis.
Ans: c. constipation.
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While the nurse is performing a nutritional assessment her patient states, "I am on a vegan diet. I have been a vegan for 10 years. What do think?" What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "Is this a religious or cultural requirement for you?" b. "It is fine; however, you may not be getting all the nutrients you need." c. "Can you tell me about the foods you eat along with any other supplements you take?" d. "I think it is your right to be on whatever diet you would like to be on."
An older patient receiving a low dose of oral morphine for chronic pain feels sleepy when taking the medication. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this analgesic?
1. "Lowering the dose may reduce these feelings." 2. "Unfortunately you will need to change medications." 3. "Feeling sleepy is an unfortunate problem with morphine." 4. "Once you develop a tolerance to the medications, this will improve."
A patient recovering from a motor vehicle accident tells the nurse that the other car "barely" hit him and asks why he has so many injuries. How should the nurse respond?
1. "The car that hit you transferred a large amount of energy to your body, causing these injuries." 2. "You have other health problems that make the injuries worse." 3. "The driver of the other car intended to hit you." 4. "Because you are older, your injuries will be worse."
The telephone triage nurse receives a call from a parent who describes a crowing sound when the 18-month-old breathes and the child is hard to wake up. Which is the appropriate nursing action?
1. Making an appointment for the child to see the healthcare provider 2. Obtaining the history of the illness from the parent 3. Advising the parent to hang up and call 911 4. Reassuring the parent and providing instructions on home care for the child