A client is undergoing peritoneal dialysis as medical treatment for acute renal failure. Before the next instillation, the nurse observes that the client has marked abdominal distention accompanied by pain
Which of the following nursing actions is likely to offer an immediate solution to this problem? A) Administer analgesics. C) Instill more fluid.
B) Delay the next dialysis cycle. D) Help the client to ambulate.
B
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The relative of a chronically mentally ill woman requests that the mentally ill woman be committed because of her history of 12 previous hospitalizations and because she sits around the house all day refusing to get dressed
The nurse tells the relative that the woman cannot be committed because: 1. It is less than two weeks since her most recent hospital discharge. 2. She has used up her hospital coverage. 3. She has not voluntarily requested hospitalization. 4. There is no evidence that she is a danger to self or others.
A patient is a candidate for percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty, but is concerned about how this procedure will affect her busy work schedule. What guidance should the nurse provide to the patient?
A) "Patients generally stay in the hospital for 6 to 8 days." B) "Patients are kept in the hospital until they are independent with all aspects of their care." C) "Patients need to stay in the hospital until they regain normal heart function for their age." D) "Patients usually remain at the hospital for 24 to 48 hours."
A newly wed young adult patient tells the nurse that she hopes to become pregnant soon. What should the nurse recommend to this patient to support the 2020 National Health Goals for pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
A) Stop smoking. B) Increase exercise. C) Eat a healthy diet. D) Reduce work hours. E) Limit alcohol intake.
To reduce the risk of gallstones, clients could be advised to:
1. Eat breakfast 2. Limit fluid intake after supper 3. Eliminate fats from their diets 4. Add vinegar to cooked vegetables