Thomas is a nursing student caring for Mrs. Jennings, a 64-year-old patient who is hospitalized after knee replacement surgery. As Thomas prepares Mrs
Jennings' personal care items for her, she shares that she has a lot of plaque formation between professional teeth cleanings. Thomas knows that which of the following foods will help reduce plaque formation? A. Green leafy vegetables
B. Whole grain breads
C. Citrus fruits
D. Lean meat
C
Acidic fruits in the patient's diet will reduce plaque formation.
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The nurse preparing discharge medication instructions for a client with a history of hepatic disease who has been diagnosed with gouty arthritis and prescribed colchicine includes the following information in the discharge teaching: Select all
that apply. 1. Signs of medication toxicity include diarrhea, anorexia, and weakness. 2. Adverse reactions to the medication include sore throat, bruising, and fever. 3. Take medication as prescribed, but arrange schedule to coincide with meals. 4. Keep scheduled appointments for the monitoring of prothrombin time. 5. Maintain current weight with the inclusion of calorie-dense foods.
Which of the following may be the reason for 72-year-old Mrs. Everston's poorly applied make-up and stains on her clothing?
A) Depression B) Poor visual acuity C) Impaired range of motion of upper extremities D) All of the above
The nurse assesses the incontinent patient's perineal skin and notes redness. What does the nurse include in the patient's plan of care to individualize nursing care?
a. Minimize exposure of the perineum to soap and water. b. Apply an anti-inflammatory agent to the affected area. c. Allow adequate time for the patient to use the bedside commode. d. Remove the incontinence brief and expose the skin to air for an hour.