The nurse is conducting a health history interview for a patient who requires a nutritional assessment. Which question is appropriate when doing the review of systems?
1) "Who shops and prepares meals in your family?"
2) "When was your last dental exam?"
3) "What is your usual activity level?"
4) "Do you experience nosebleeds?"
ANS: 4
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" What is the best response from the nurse? a. "You should try to get your vitamins from food, rather than a supplement." b. "You should be trying to achieve the recommended dietary allowances (RDA)." c. "You should compare your diet to the UL for children, not the UL for adults." d. "You shouldn't worry about vitamins as long as you are getting enough calories."
A nurse is caring for an older adult with Parkinson's Disease. The patient is receiving the medica-tion levodopa-carbidopa
The nurse understands that in order to maximize effectiveness, the administration schedule for this medication should adhere to which of the following? a. Administer with meals only b. Administer first thing in the morning only c. Administer on an empty stomach, 30-60 minutes before or 45-60 minutes after a meal d. Administer with a full 8 ounces of water and have the patient sit upright for thirty minutes after
The nurse is assessing the patient's cane for appropriate length. The nurse affirms that the appropriate cane has been selected when the:
a. hand grip is at the level of the hip. b. elbow is flexed at 45 degrees when weight is placed on the cane. c. cane tip is placed touching outside the good foot. d. rubber tip has been removed when mea-suring cane length.
According to the free radical theory of aging, what substance is affected by aging and causes damage?
A) carbohydrates B) proteins C) water D) lipids