Which of the following is an appropriate suggestion for feeding a client with hemiplegia after a stroke?
1. Place the food on the unaffected side of the tongue.
2. A semireclining position offers the most comfort to the client.
3. Turn the client's head toward the unaffected side to aid in swallowing.
4. Clear liquids are usually the easiest to swallow for the client with dysphagia.
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A nurse assesses a client suspected of having the diagnosis of major depressive episode. Which client symptom would rule out this diagnosis?
1. The client is disheveled and malodorous. 2. The client refuses to interact with others and isolates self in room. 3. The client is unable to feel any pleasure. 4. The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits promiscuous behaviors.
A patient follows the teachings of Christian Science and will not take any medications, but for which health problem will medications be used by members of this religion?
A. Immunizations to comply with civil law B. Chemotherapy to treat cancer C. Antibiotics D. Narcotics for pain relief
A newly licensed nurse is working on a psychiatric health unit. The nurse observes that many elderly clients suffer from paranoia. The nurse is aware that this may be due to
A) loss of independence. B) hearing loss. C) vision loss. D) low life satisfaction.
A patient admitted to the unit for dehydration tells the nurse that he has not had a bowel movement in 5 days, and he typically has one daily
The nurse administers psyllium (Metamucil) as ordered and should monitor the patient for a. bright red stools. b. black, tarry stools. c. pale, clay-colored stools. d. intestinal obstruction.