The nurse suggests to the menopausal patient who is experiencing troubling hot flashes to include in her diet such foods as cherries and black beans because these foods are:
a. high in protein.
b. phytoestrogens.
c. antioxidants.
d. natural tranquilizers.
B
Phytoestrogens, substances found in plants that may act like normally produced estrogen, can be found in cherries, yams, and black beans.
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A nurse is preparing to administer an oral dose of SMZ-TMP to a patient with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse understands that this combination of two different drugs is used because
A) SMZ and TMP are weakly bactericidal when given alone but strongly bactericidal in combination. B) SMZ is necessary to potentiate the effects of TMP on bacterial replication. C) TMP mitigates the profound adverse effects that result when SMZ is given alone. D) SMZ affects gram-positive bacteria and TMP affects gram-negative bacteria.
What type of assessment is performed continuously throughout nurse-patient contact?
a. Complete b. Body systems c. Focused d. Subjective
When assessing a client who weighs 250 pounds and stands 5' 3" tall, it would be important to
A) Assess the HDL/LDL levels B) Obtain an electrocardiogram daily C) Assess blood pressure with a large cuff D) Assist to a standing position to assess gait
Which category of health service is aimed at preventing the development of risk factors?
a. Health Promotion and Maintenance b. Illness Prevention c. Diagnosis and Treatment d. Rehabilitation, Disease Management and Long Term Care