A nurse is scheduling ordered diagnostic studies for a patient. Which of the following tests would be performed first?
A) fecal occult blood test C) endoscopic exam
B) barium study D) upper gastrointestinal series
A
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A female patient has been taking zafirlukast for a week and is experiencing diarrhea. The nurse should instruct her to do which of the following?
A) Take nonnarcotic analgesics B) Schedule blood tests C) Drink plenty of fluids D) Take the drug with food
The interpretive process involves an assessment of both the strengths and weaknesses of the study
A) True B) False
The nurse is reviewing with a group of high school students in health class the Nutrition Facts Label on food products. What is essential information that the nurse should include in the teaching the students about the Nutrition Facts Label?
A) Provides product general information, such as serving size, calories, and nutrient information. B) On smaller packages, a footnote is included on the Daily Values for 1,500- to 2,000-calorie diets. C) The label can help the client to understand how to control the intake of specific nutrients. D) The label provides useful information for a client who is anorexia or bulimic.
A cognitively impaired client spends hours a day involuntarily wringing her hands. Which of the following interventions is the most therapeutic as a means of minimizing this client's risk for fric-tion damage to her hands?
1. Placing thin cotton mitts on her hands 2. Frequently distracting her with conversation 3. Regularly reminding her to stop wringing her hands 4. Getting a prescription to minimize the compulsive behavior