The client asks the nurse, "How can I know how much 3 ounces of meat really is?" Which of the following is correct?
A. It is the size of your fist.
B. It is the size of a matchbox.
C. It is the size of a deck of cards.
D. It is the size of a paperback book.
C
A 3-ounce serving of meat is the size of a deck of cards.
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A patient is taking chloroquine (Aralen) for rheumatoid arthritis. What problem reported by the patient would the nurse suspect may be an adverse reaction of the medication?
A) "I have to urinate all the time." B) "Sometimes I have blurred vision." C) "I have tingling in my arms and legs." D) "Sometimes I feel like I am off balance."
The term used to describe a disease where there has been a partial or complete disappearance of clinical and subjective characteristics of the disease is:
a. acute. b. functional. c. chronic. d. remission.
A patient with secondary hypertension has come into the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse is aware that the difference between primary and secondary hypertension is what?
A) Secondary hypertension has a specific cause. B) Secondary hypertension has a more gradual onset than primary hypertension. C) Secondary hypertension does not cause target organ damage. D) Secondary hypertension does not respond to antihypertensive drug therapy.
The nurse provides a comprehensive initial assessment on a newly admitted client. What is the benefit to establishing this database from the client?
A) It will help determine what unit the patient needs to be admitted to. B) It will inform the healthcare team about what medications are best for the client. C) It will give the healthcare team all of the information about the client. D) It will be a yardstick for measuring effectiveness of care.