A patient who has been experiencing memory deficits questions the nurse about foods that are associated with better memory. What selections are linked to enhanced memory? (Select all that apply.)
a. Salmon
b. Red meat
c. Pork loin
d. Leafy green vegetables
e. Fruits
A, D, E
Studies show that fish and omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, fruits and vegetables, curcumin (curry spice), and the traditional Mediterranean diet may lower the risk for loss of cognitive function and/or Alzheimer's disease.
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1. Identifying client strengths. 2. Naming health problems that can be prevented. 3. Understanding the nursing diagnoses identified by the RN. 4. Developing a list of independent nursing interventions.
A child being treated for hyperthyroidism has been admitted following a seizure. Once the child has been stabilized, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. Assess the child for noncompliance. B. Determine child's nutritional intake. C. Refer the family to a social worker. D. Teach the parents how to treat seizures.
Using a formula, estimate the body surface area of a person whose height is 4 feet and who weighs 85 pounds
1. 1.13 m2 2. 0.32 m2 3. 55.9 m2 4. 1.14 m2
A patient has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and will receive alfuzosin (Uroxatral). What is an important nursing action when administering this drug?
a. Administer the first dose at bedtime to minimize the first-dose effect. b. Prepare the patient for potential ejaculatory dysfunction. c. Request an order for a diuretic to counter the effects of sodium retention. d. Review the patient's chart for liver function tests (LFTs).