The nurse is providing discharge instruction for a client recently diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further education?
A) "I will use my peak flow meter every day for 2 weeks."
B) "I will use my peak flow meter when I feel that I am catching a cold."
C) "I will use my peak flow meter prior to going to bed."
D) "I will use my peak flow meter before and after taking my medication."
C
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An adolescent has just returned from surgery after spinal fusion surgery. Which assessment finding would take priority at this time?
1. Sleeps when not bothered but arouses easily with stimuli 2. Impaired color, sensitivity, and movement to lower extremities 3. Nausea 4. Pain
Which should the nurse delegate to the nursing assistant?
1. Measure bilateral plantar and patellar reflexes. 2. Assess the function of cranial nerves III, IV, and V. 3. Observe and report on client's level of consciousness. 4. Compare symmetry of motor responses to painful stimuli.
A client with a peptic ulcer colonized with H. pylori asks how the prescription of bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) will help them. Which information should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) increases stomach acid to help kill bacteria." B. "Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) helps prevent the side effects of antibiotics." C. "Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) is effective for inhibiting bacterial growth." D. "Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) keeps bacteria from sticking in your stomach." E. "Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) helps relieve ulcer-related constipation."
A client has just recovered from a long course of therapy for shingles. The client says, "What can I do to keep from having that again?" What information should the nurse provide?
1. Try to find healthy outlets for your stress. 2. Once you have had shingles, you are not likely to get it again. 3. Try to keep as physically healthy as possible. 4. There is little you can do to prevent outbreaks. 5. Try to keep your immune system strong by taking good care of your physical and emotional health.