Teaching for the client with gout would include avoiding foods high in purine, such as:
a. asparagus c. spinach
b. broccoli d. potatoes
A
Medical treatment involves prescribed anti-inflammatory medications and a low purine diet. Nursing care focuses on teaching clients about the disease, its treatment, and dietary management and encouraging oral fluid intake of at least 3,000 mL daily.
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The nurse should anticipate that this patient is likely experiencing what type of shock? A) Neurogenic shock B) Septic shock C) Anaphylactic shock D) Cardiogenic shock
Which case management activity would most likely be implemented by a bachelor's prepared nurse rather than an advanced practice nurse (APN)?
a. Working with community aggregates b. Working with systems of disease c. Working with individuals d. Working with outcomes management processes
An assisted living facility has provided its clients with an educational program on safe admin-istration of prescribed medications. Which statement made by an older-adult client reflects the best understanding of safe self-administration of medications?
1. "I don't seem to have problems with side effects, but I'll let my doctor know if something happens." 2. "I'm lucky since my daughter is really good about keeping up with my medica-tions." 3. "I'll be sure to read the inserts and ask the pharmacist if I don't understand something." 4. "It shouldn't be too hard to keep it straight since I don't have any really serious health issues."
A patient taking metronidazole (Flagyl) for asymptomatic intestinal amebiasis complains of tingling and numbness of the hands and feet. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Encourage the patient to exercise to improve circulation. b. Inform the patient that numbness is a common and reversible side effect. c. Stress the need to avoid constrictive clothing and crossing the legs. d. Withhold the drug and notify the prescriber.