A patient has just been diagnosed with osteopenia. To help prevent progression to osteoporosis, the nurse would teach this patient about what?
A) Vitamin D supplements
B) Vitamin E supplements
C) Vitamin B12 supplements
D) Vitamin A supplements
A
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A patient has informed the nurse that he has begun supplementing his medication regimen with a series of herbal remedies recommended by his sister-in-law
Which of the following is the most important nursing responsibility regarding herbal supplements? A) Research for potential interactions with medications. B) Instruct the patient to discontinue them if taking prescription medications. C) Instruct the patient to take the supplements 1 hour before prescription medications. D) Instruct the patient to take the supplements 3 hours after prescription medications.
The nurse is reading the client's medical history, and learns that the client has a history of alopecia, exophthalmos, and right leg paresthesia. When performing a thorough assessment, the nurse confirms that the client has which manifestations?
1. Hair loss, protruding eyes, and reduced sensation in the right leg 2. Facial hair, deeply sunken eyes, and an abnormal sensation in the right leg 3. Hair loss, exceptionally clear vision, and more sensation than normal in the right leg 4. Hair loss, protruding eyes, and an abnormal sensation in the right leg
What is total quality management?
A) Is based on the premise that the organization knows what is best for the consumer B) Has as a guiding purpose: saving the organization money C) Is based on the premise that the customer is the focal element on which production and service depend D) Assumes that inspection and removal of errors lead to quality
The musculoskeletal examination should begin when:
a. the patient enters the examination room. b. during the collection of subjective data. c. when height is measured. d. when joint mobility is assessed.