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A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently immigrated to the United States from Mexico. When assessing the patient's culture, the nurse would assess:
A) Support systems B) Marital status C) Age D) Communication style
A client with heart failure informs the nurse he has not had a bowel movement in 2 days. Why would it be important for the nurse to obtain an order for a stool softener?
A) Straining causes the Valsalva maneuver, which can cause dangerous effects. B) The client should not develop hemorrhoids. C) The client can develop a rectal fissure, which will increase pain levels. D) The client should have a bowel movement every day to avoid development of an intestinal obstruction.
Given the diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis, the appropriate nursing diagnosis would be
a. Deficient Knowledge related to decreasing risk factors b. Fatigue related to increased metabolic demands and anemia c. Impaired Urinary Elimination related to dysuria, pyuria, and frequency d. Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume related to fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
A client's visit to the health care clinic reveals a blood pressure of 142/90. The nurse's next step would be to:
1. Check the client's record for the past several blood pressure readings. 2. Discuss the diagnosis of hypertension with the client. 3. Notify the physician or primary health care provider immediately. 4. Identify medications the client has been taking.