Which is the priority outcome for the client with type 1 diabetes mellitus prescribed propranolol (Inderal)?
A. The client will maintain blood glucose within normal limits.
B. The client will decrease the required number of calories/day.
C. The client will maintain adequate peripheral circulation.
D. The patient will perform activities of daily living.
Answer: A
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When assessing lung sounds, the nurse applies the chest piece to the client's upper back, but avoids placing it over the scapulae or ribs. How does this intervention help in the assessment?
A) Helps to clear the air passages and open the alveoli. B) Reduces sound from air turbulence and prevents hyperventilation. C) Minimizes pain or discomfort to the client. D) Facilitates hearing sounds in the upper and lower lobes.
An older patient with multiple rib fractures is diagnosed with osteomalacia. What should the nurse teach the patient to help prevent further problems from this diagnosis? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Begin steps to stop smoking. 2. Increase the intake of chicken and fish. 3. Ingest dairy products fortified with vitamin D. 4. Engage in weight bearing exercises 3 times a week. 5. Expose the hands and the face for 15 minutes a day to direct sunlight.
A 75-year-old man is being discharged to his home following a fall in his kitchen that resulted in a fractured pelvis. The home health nurse makes a home assessment that will be used to design interventions to meet which priority need?
A) sleep and rest C) protection from potential harm B) support from family members D) feeling a sense of accomplishment
The nurse is teaching the patient about flossing and oral hygiene. The nurse teaches the patient that
a. Flossing needs to be done at least three times a day. b. To prevent bleeding, the patient should use waxed floss. c. Flossing removes plaque and tartar from the teeth. d. Applying toothpaste to the teeth before flossing is harmful.