What is the most significant topic for a nurse to include in a teaching plan for a patient with frequent episodes of laryngitis?
a. Observing voice rest
b. Reducing smoking
c. Eating warm foods
d. Maintaining a consistent environmental temperature
A
Patients with laryngitis are advised to rest their voices.
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A nurse is preparing an educational program on DVT prevention for her peers. Which of the following nursing interventions would the nurse include in her program? Select all that apply
A) Turn bed-bound clients at least every 2 hours. B) Get older clients up and walking as soon as possible after surgery. C) Teach older clients to not elevate their legs when sitting. D) Urge older clients at risk for DVT to wear fitted support stockings.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is caring for a patient with a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data will be of most concern to the nurse?
a. Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. b. Urine output is 30 mL over the last hour. c. Oral fluid intake is 100 mL for the last 8 hours. d. There is prolonged skin tenting over the sternum.