Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client in order to reduce the risk factors for developing arteriosclerosis?
1. Limit diet to contain less than 40% fat
2. Restrict exercise
3. Stop smoking
4. Avoid prescription medications
3
To reduce the risk for arteriosclerosis, the nurse should instruct the client to stop smoking. The diet should be limited to less than 30% of fat. Exercise should be encouraged. Prescription medications are often prescribed for clients with symptoms of arteriosclerosis.
You might also like to view...
The nurse's evaluation of the outcomes of care for an older adult mentally ill client should be guided by the knowledge that:
1. Cultural preferences that conflict with treatment goals take precedence. 2. Complete absence of psychiatric symptoms is the gold standard. 3. Client's values and preferences should be honored whenever possible. 4. Families and significant others are not routinely involved in this process.
A group of nursing students are reviewing the different types of anesthesia. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a type of local anesthesia? Select all that apply
A) Topical anesthesia B) General anesthesia C) Local infiltration anesthesia D) Regional anesthesia E) Spinal anesthesia
The nurse is planning care for a patient with Ménière's disease. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority?
A) Acute pain related to Ménière's disease B) Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements related to nausea and vomiting C) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to vomiting D) Risk for injury related to vertigo
An anxious, withdrawn patient is experiencing auditory hallucinations. This patient could benefit most at this time from participation in
a. a recreation group. b. an insight-oriented group. c. a reality orientation group. d. a stress management group.