A client with xerostomia is not eating enough to meet nutritional needs. What nursing intervention may be helpful?
a. Have client suck on sugarless hard candy prior to eating.
b. Discontinue medication that may be causing xerostomia.
c. Offer whole-grain toast, crackers, or chips between meals.
d. Provide oral care with a commercial mouth rinse prior to meals.
a
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Which is generally not part of the new nurses' orientation?
a. validation of CPR b. human resource policies c. specific requirements for certain units d. policies related to medication administration
Objectives are:
a. bylaws used to govern the organization. b. financial minimums needed to operate. c. performance-based criteria for accredita-tion. d. targets that the organization wants to achieve.
A patient is concerned that the spouse is planning to commit suicide. What can the nurse respond to this patient?
A) "People who commit suicide do not regularly see a physician." B) "Two-thirds of attempted suicides are unsuccessful." C) "A chronic illness is the most reliable indicator for a suicide attempt." D) "Firearms in the home and substance abuse are risk factors."
The nurse is admitting a client in labor who states that she is a naturopath. The nurse understands that this client believes which of the following?
1. An initial worsening of symptoms after treatment means the correct remedy has been used. 2. There are five elements that take form in the body. 3. Her pregnancy is a kapha condition. 4. Naturopathy is a form of medicine that utilizes the healing forces of nature.