Which nursing action is appropriate when coaching obese adults enrolled in a behavior modification program?
a. Having the adults write down the caloric intake of each meal
b. Asking the adults about situations that tend to increase appetite
c. Suggesting that the adults plan rewards, such as sugarless candy, for achieving their goals
d. Encouraging the adults to eat small amounts frequently rather than having scheduled meals
b. Asking the adults about situations that tend to increase appetite
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A nurse is instructing parents about health and nutrition. The nurse should state that overweight children are more likely than normal-weight children to develop which disease process?
A) Glaucoma B) Migraine headache C) Scoliosis D) Diabetes mellitus
A nurse cares for a client with decreased mobility. Which intervention should the nurse implement to decrease this client's risk of fracture?
a. Apply shoes to improve foot support. b. Perform weight-bearing activities. c. Increase calcium-rich foods in the diet. d. Use pressure-relieving devices.
An elderly client who was admitted to the healthcare facility passes away as a result of a cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse attending to the client is deeply traumatized by the incident
What should the nurse do to obtain support and comfort following the death of the client? A) Request the coroner not to order an autopsy. B) Avoid the situation by walking away from it. C) Express sadness to the medical team and client's family. D) Try to assist the client's family members in the funeral.
The nurse has completed the initial assessment of a client and has analyzed and clustered the data. The nurse's next step in the diagnostic process is to:
1. Formulate a diagnosis. 2. Verify the data. 3. Research collaborative and nursing-related interventions. 4. Identify the client's problem, health risks, and strengths.