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The nurse is providing care for a patient with shingles. Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the patient teaching?
a. "Shingles is caused by herpes simplex 1 virus." b. "Herpes zoster is a virus that is common in the elderly." c. "Herpes simplex 2 causes shingles." d. "Varicella zoster is the virus responsible for shingles."
The nurse is teaching the client how to walk with crutches. Which gait requires considerable skill, strength, and coordination?
1. Three-point gait 2. Swing-to gait 3. Swing-through gait 4. Two-point alternate gait
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with congestive heart failure on furosemide (Lasix). The nurse determines that teaching has been effective if the client makes which statement?
A) "I will use only sodium bicarbonate as my antacid." B) "I will restrict my intake of fluids." C) "I will use potassium supplements while I am taking Lasix." D) "I will take antacids only for my gastric discomforts."
The nurse is instructing a client about risk factors for disease and illness. Which factors should the nurse instruct that affect the risk for disease and cannot be changed?
1. Age and gender 2. Age and lifestyle 3. Gender and geographic area 4. Race and the environment