A nurse is having a discussion with a patient about who should be responsible for overseeing the public health system and the health of American citizens. The patient states that each person should be responsible for his or her own health
The nurse replies that the American Constitution gives this power to:
A. Federal government
B. State governments
C. Local governments
D. Private insurance companies
ANS: B
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A female patient with obesity will soon begin treatment with orlistat. The nurse should teach the patient that
A) there will be fat present in her stools. B) her appetite will decline over the next 48 hours. C) she will have to increase her fiber intake. D) she will need to temporarily eliminate fats from her diet.
A nurse enters a patient's room and sees the patient grimacing with each movement. When the nurse asks in a normal tone of voice how the patient is feeling, the patient states that he or she "feels fine."
Which finding will the nurse classify as nonverbal communication? a. The nurse's tone of voice is normal. b. The patient states that he or she "feels fine." c. The nurse asks how the patient is feeling. d. The patient grimaces with each movement.
A patient with schizophrenia had an exacerbation related to medication noncompliance. During 4 days of hospitalization, medication was resumed. The patient's thought processes are now more organized, and discharge is planned
The patient's family is upset and tells the nurse, "It's too soon for discharge. We will just go through all this again." The nurse should: a. call the psychiatrist to explain the discharge rationale. b. explain that health insurance will not pay for a longer stay. c. call security to handle the disturbance, and escort the family off the unit. d. explain that the patient will continue to improve if medication is taken regularly.
You are teaching a nutrition class in the local high school. One student tells you that he has heard that certain foods can increase the incidence of cancer
You respond, "Research has shown that certain foods appear to increase the risk of cancer." Which of the following menu selections would be the best choice for reducing the risks of cancer? A) Smoked salmon and green beans B) Pork chops and fried green tomatoes C) Baked apricot chicken and steamed broccoli D) Liver, onions, and steamed peas