If a patient with multiple sclerosis starts coughing frequently during meals and starts to eat significantly less food than normal, the patient may have
a. applesauce.
b. mashed potatoes.
c. chocolate pudding.
d. chicken noodle soup.
Ans: d. chicken noodle soup.
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A) True B) False
Utilizing the World Health Organization (WHO) framework of clinical categories for persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) over 15 years of age,
a visitor to the United States goes to a city clinic complaining of diarrhea, weight loss of 20 lb, and feeling like he is running a temperature. These manifestations have been occurring for the past 5 weeks. The nurse would identify this patient to be in which clinical stage? A) Stage 1 B) Stage 2 C) Stage 3 D) Stage 4
Which nursing diagnosis is not appropriate for a visually impaired patient?
a. Impaired sensory perception b. Risk for delayed development c. Self-care deficit d. Ineffective coping
The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Which interventions would help optimize tissue perfusion for this patient?
1. Assess pulse oximetry. 2. Maintain patency of the endotracheal tube. 3. Administer pain medications as scheduled. 4. Keep the environment calm and quiet. 5. Maintain a darkened environment.