The nurse is assessing a client for taking self-responsibility in wellness. Which action by the client should the nurse consider reflects good decision making?
A. Planning a menu that includes a variety of foods.
B. Decreasing the number of cigarettes smoked from 3 packs per day to 1.5 packs per day.
C. Walking at a pace of 3 to 4.5 mph for 15 minutes three times per week.
D. Practicing sexual abstinence or using a condom during sexual intercourse.
Answer: D
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a. The development of a stasis ulcer will be avoided. b. Bedrest will prevent an embolism from traveling and resulting in death. c. The nurse can assess peripheral pulses better with client on bedrest. d. Bedrest will prevent gangrene in this client.
The probability of compartment syndrome in a patient with a side arm cast and traction is considered when the nurse assesses: (Select all that apply.)
a. warm, rosy fingers. b. complaint of pain in hand and fingers. c. edema of fingers. d. weak radial pulse. e. tingling and numbness.
The nurse is completing a health history with a newly admitted client. What information should the nurse include when asking about the history of the client's present illness?
1. Allergies 2. Immunization record 3. When the symptoms started 4. Exact location of the problem 5. Things that aggravate the problem
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following medications does the nurse realize are commonly used to help treat this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) 2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 3. Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) 4. Furosemide (Lasix) 5. Ibuprofen (Motrin) 6. Digitalis (Digoxin)