The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan for a patient who is allergic to dust. Which environmental modification should the nurse recommend be included in the teaching plan to help control symptoms?
a. Installing a hot air heater
b. Cover heating ducts with filters
c. Installing wall-to-wall carpeting
d. Using heavy draperies on sunny windows
ANS: B
Filtering the air will reduce dust particles which the other items do not do. C. Carpeting traps dust and is harder to clean. A. A hot air heater will not reduce the amount of dust in the patient's environment. D. Heavy draperies will trap dust.
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A) Decreased serum osmolality B) Increased renin secretion C) Increased glomerular filtration rate D) Hypertension
In managed care, documentation is especially significant because:
a. the hospital needs to show that employees care for patients. b. institutions are reimbursed only for patient care that is documented. c. patients might bring lawsuits if care was not given. d. documents may become part of a lawsuit.
The nurse is assisting the client to increase self-esteem. Through the use of teaching empowerment, which of the following interventions will help meet that goal? (Select all that apply.)
a. using assertiveness skills d. being a part of effective change b. not feeling a part of a group e. focusing on limiting options c. increasing positive self-image f. believing in making a difference
A cancer client makes the following statement to the nurse: "I guess I will tell my doctor to forego the chemotherapy. I do not want to be throwing up all the time. I would rather die
" Which of the following facts supports the use of chemotherapy for this client? A) Nausea and vomiting are only a factor for the first 24 hours after treatment. B) Most clients believe the discomfort is well worth the cure for cancer. C) Chemotherapy treatment can be adjusted to optimize effects while limiting adverse effects. D) Clinical trials are opening up new cancer treatments all the time.