A client has disabling attacks of vertigo. The nurse suspects that the client has Meniere's disease. The nurse is aware that the diet of the client must be modified. Which of the following is the best diet for the client?
A) High protein
B) Low Carbohydrates
C) Low Sodium
D) Low Fat
Ans: C) Low Sodium
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A nurse is developing a community education program about how to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following information would be included in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Always place a baby on his or her back to sleep. b. Use a semi-firm sleep surface. c. Allow the baby to sleep in a position that provides the most comfort. d. Allow the baby to sleep with a favorite toy or blanket. e. Do not let the baby get too hot during sleep. f. Avoid exposing the baby to cigarette or cigar smoke.
The nurse is assessing an older patient in a skilled facility for frailty. During the assessment, the nurse determines frailty through the presence of which characteristics? Select all that apply.
1. Unplanned weight gain 2. Poor endurance 3. Increase in grip strength 4. Low activity tolerance 5. Generalized weakness
What are the advantages of an implanted port (Port-a-Cath)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reduced risk of infection b. Reduced cost for the family c. Placed completely under the skin d. Easy to use for self-administered infusions e. Removal does not require a surgical procedure
A sentinel event refers to which situation?
a. An event that could have harmed a patient, but serious harm didn't occur because of chance. b. An event that harms a patient as a result of underlying disease or condition. c. An event that harms a patient by omission or commission, not an underlying disease or condition. d. An event that signals the need for immediate investigation and response.