The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with esophageal varices. Which activity should the patient be taught to avoid?
a. Lifting heavy objects
b. Participating in aerobic activities
c. Eating concentrated carbohydrates
d. Rising suddenly from a reclining position
ANS: A
The straining associated with lifting can cause the thin-walled varices to tear, causing severe bleeding. C. Eating carbohydrates may be recommended if the patient also has encephalopathy. B. D. Aerobic activities and rising from a reclining position will not increase pressure in the varices.
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ANS:
People who have an external locus of control have a strong:
a. belief in fate, luck, and chance b. belief in taking action and not waiting for luck or fate to intervene c. need to invest their time in traditional activities d. need to invest their time in nontraditional activities
You have been floated to another inpatient unit that utilizes the primary nursing model of care. You are excited about being able to work under this type of care model because one of the advantages of this particular model is _____
a. accountability c. geographic boundaries b. cost d. perform all interventions
During assessment of a client at risk for hematologic problems, the nurse palpates the client's spleen just below the ribs on the left side. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Document the finding as the only action. B. Ask about a history of mononucleosis. C. Apply an abdominal binder. D. Notify the physician.