The home health nurse in Wyoming gives instruction to an 80-year-old patient in the prevention of hypothermia when outdoors for long periods of time, which includes: (Select all that apply.)
a. wearing multiple layers of clothing.
b. wearing a snug-fitting hat.
c. moving about briskly.
d. drinking warm fluids from thermos.
e. wearing gloves and earmuffs.
A, B, C, D, E
All options listed are helpful in the prevention of hypothermia.
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Which of the following meals indicates that the son understands the concept of nutrition, based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate? A) Cheeseburger, carrot sticks, and mushroom soup with whole wheat crackers B) Spaghetti and meat sauce with garlic bread and a salad C) Chicken and pepper stir fry on a bed of rice D) Ham sandwich with tomato on rye bread with peaches and yogurt
A client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. What should the nurse do to prepare the client for this test?
1. Assess for signs of infection. 2. Assess for allergy to seafood. 3. Assess pulses. 4. Instruct to plan on a 4-hour test.
While performing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse observes an elevated blue-black lesion on the patient's ear. The nurse knows that this is indicative of what type of skin cancer?
A) Basal cell carcinoma B) Squamous cell carcinoma C) Dermatofibroma D) Malignant melanoma
The home hospice nurse is completing the initial assessment of a client who is has terminal congestive heart failure. The client frequently has pain with breathing. Which questions should the nurse ask?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "How much pain are you willing to tolerate?" 2. "What do you like to do throughout the day?" 3. "Have you ever been addicted to a pain medication?" 4. "Are there any pain medications you would like to avoid?" 5. "What things besides drugs help with your pain?"