A 72-year-old woman is on long-term glucocorticoid therapy. It will be most important for the nurse to instruct the patient to
A) avoid direct sunlight.
B) take measures to minimize the risk of falls.
C) avoid eating excess red meat.
D) avoid dairy products.
B
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Which action does the nurse teach the client to prevent toxic shock syndrome?
a. "Use a barrier method of contraception." b. "Wash your hands before inserting a tampon." c. "Avoid intercourse with more than one partner." d. "Empty your bladder immediately after intercourse."
A 66-year-old female client with congestive heart failure has been hospitalized twice in the past 3 months. The nurse is preparing for her discharge to home. To evaluate the discharge plan developed with the client,
the nurse must assess which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) Did mutual planning begin at admission? B) Was the planning interdisciplinary? C) Was the care empathetic? D) Was information needed and provided perceived as complete? E) Was insurance coverage for pharmacologic intervention taken into consideration for the duration of the stay?
The nurse is assessing a patient newly admitted with constipation and failure to pass flatus. Which condition is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?
a. Complete bowel obstruction b. Partial obstruction c. Colorectal cancer d. Crohn's disease
What are the weaknesses of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)?(Select all that apply.)
1. The manufacturer does not need to prove the safety of the supplement. 2. The accuracy of the label is not regulated. 3. The FDA can remove products from the market if they pose a significant risk. 4. Dietary supplements do not need to be tested prior to marketing. 5. Dietary supplements are safe for everyone to use.