You can expect a patient with which diagnosis to be on a sodium-restricted diet?
A. Diabetes
B. Renal failure
C. Cancer
D. Hepatitis
Answer: B
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The physician has ordered continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with the delivery of a patient's high-flow oxygen therapy. The patient asks the nurse what the benefit of CPAP is. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) CPAP allows a higher percentage of oxygen to be safely used. B) CPAP allows a lower percentage of oxygen to be used with a similar effect. C) CPAP allows for greater humidification of the oxygen that is administered. D) CPAP allows for the elimination of bacterial growth in oxygen delivery systems.
The nurse is examining a client with hypertension who is complaining of mid-abdominal pain. What would be a priority for the nurse to assess in this client?
1. The eyes, for jaundice 2. Temperature 3. Workplace responsibilities 4. The abdomen, for a pulsating mass and bruit
The maternity nurse should have a clear understanding of the correct use of a clinical pathway. One characteristic of clinical pathways is that they:
a. Are developed and implemented by nurses b. Are used primarily in the pediatric setting c. Set specific time lines for sequencing interventions d. Are part of the nursing process
The nurse cautions that the most frequent response to elder abuse by the abused older adult is:
a. anger. b. physical retaliation. c. notification of authorities. d. nothing at all.