When reviewing the health history of a patient, the nurse will note that a potential contraindication to potassium supplements exists if the patient has which problem?
a. Burns
b. Diarrhea
c. Renal disease
d. Cardiac tachydysrhythmias
ANS: C
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The client pregnant with her first child reports that her husband wants her to visit a homeopath for help with her nausea and vomiting. The client asks what the nurse's opinion of homeopathy is. The best response by the nurse is:
1. "Homeopathy is unproven and potentially dangerous. Avoid using homeopathic remedies." 2. "The FDA has approved homeopathic remedies, and practitioners undergo education and certification." 3. "I can't give you advice about what alternatives to try. Go online and do some research to get information." 4. "Homeopathy is the same as herbal remedies. Some are safe during pregnancy and some are not."
A community health nurse applies causal thinking by performing which of the following?
A) Using computer-based programs for client education B) Engaging in video conferencing to share research findings C) Identifying multiple factors associated with promoting wellness D) Developing a plan to address the rapid increase in the older adult population
A pregnant woman in the perinatal clinic is a commercial sex worker and states that she frequently has unprotected sexual intercourse
The nurse should educate this woman about which complications of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? (Select all that apply.) A. Ectopic pregnancy B. Frequent multi-fetal pregnancy C. Gestational hypertension D. Preterm labor E. Spontaneous abortion
The nurse would use which of the following locations for palpation of the liver?
a. A b. B c. C d. D