A nurse is caring for a patient who has had bariatric surgery and is developing a teaching plan for the patient. Which information is essential for the nurse to include in this teaching?
A) Drink a minimum of 90 mL (3 oz) of fluid with each meal.
B) Eat six small meals daily spaced at equal intervals.
C) Choose foods high in simple carbohydrates.
D) Limit calories to no more than 3,000 daily.
B
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The nurse has just interviewed with a nurse manager. The manager offers the nurse an opportunity to tour the unit and meet potential coworkers
Why is this a beneficial opportunity? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. It allows the candidate to learn more about the unit. 2. It allows the candidate to make a final determination about whether the unit is a good work environment. 3. It allows the candidate to make some assessment of coworkers. 4. It allows the candidate to determine nurse-to-client ratios. 5. It allows the candidate a first look at the types of clients served by the unit.
A nurse needs to administer the prescribed fitness test to a client who has had prior cardiac-related symptoms. Which of the following fitness test methods is likely the most suitable for the client?
A) Cross-trainer fitness test B) Maximal fitness test C) Ambulatory electrocardiogram D) Stress electrocardiogram
The nurse interviews a patient scheduled to undergo general anesthesia for a hernia repair. Which information is most important to communicate to the surgeon and anesthesiologist before surgery?
a. The patient drinks 3 or 4 cups of coffee every morning before going to work. b. The patient takes a baby aspirin daily but stopped taking aspirin 10 days ago. c. The patient drank 4 ounces of apple juice 3 hours before coming to the hospital. d. The patient's father died after receiving general anesthesia for abdominal surgery.
Healthy patients who suddenly become sick or dehydrated are not at risk of pressure ulcers.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)