The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has Raynaud's disease. Which of these measures should the nurse include to prevent an attack?
a. Keep affected body areas covered at all times.
b. Take vasopressors to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.
c. Avoid stimulation that causes vasoconstriction.
d. Get plenty of outdoor exercise all year.
ANS: C
C. Teach avoiding causes of vasoconstriction, such as smoking, alcohol, caffeine, and reducing stress levels. A. Wearing gloves is only needed when being exposed to cold. B. Vasodilators help avoid peripheral vasoconstriction. D. Going out in the cold should be avoided.
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A) It should be administered to a pregnant woman prior to the infant's birth. B) It is the administration of an antigen for an antibody response. C) It produces many adverse reactions, particularly autism, in the infant. D) It protects the infant from exposure to infectious antibodies.
The term informatics is derived from: (Select all that apply.)
a. Dutch. b. English. c. Russian. d. Arabic. e. French.
A small child with cystic fibrosis cannot swallow pancreatic enzyme capsules. The nurse should teach parents to mix enzymes with:
a. Macaroni and cheese b. Tapioca c. Applesauce d. Hot chocolate
The nurse teaches a class for college students about osteoporosis. What is the best information to include?
1. Prevention of osteoporosis begins in early adulthood. 2. Medication is the primary treatment to prevent and halt bone loss. 3. Osteoporosis is an inevitable part of aging. 4. Men do not need to be concerned about osteoporosis.