A 68-year-old female client who received treatment for a fracture is to be discharged because her healing is almost complete. Which of the following nursing actions is most critical for the client?
A) Advise the client to avoid red meat.
B) Advise the client to keep the affected limb in an elevated position.
C) Educate the client about the effects of menopause.
D) Explore factors related to the client's home environment.
D
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An RN working the 11 to 7 shift on Saturday night receives the following phone call from a recently discharged client, "I had my baby last night after a very fast labor, and they let me go home from the hospital this morning
Now I have this real bad pain in my bottom and a lot of pressure in my vagina that is getting worse. I took one Darvocet pill and it doesn't help at all." What is the best response to this inquiry? a. "A hematoma may be forming; you should notify your physician about these symptoms tonight." b. "One day past delivery you should still take two pills to get adequate pain relief." c. "Place ice on the episiotomy site for at least 8 hours to see if the pain resolves." d. "You may have retained placental fragments, is your uterus firm?"
A health care provider prescribes OxyContin (oxycodone), 3 mg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. The medication label states: "OxyContin 5 mg/1 mL." The nurse prepares to administer one dose
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using one decimal place.
A health educator is trying to change a client's attitudes about smoking. Which of the following domains would be used?
a. Cognitive b. Affective c. Psychomotor d. Developmental
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of poor nutritional status?
A) Flaky facial skin, facial edema, pale skin color B) Tongue is a deep red in color with surface papillae present. C) Firm, pink nailbeds D) Firm hair that is resistant to plucking