Which of the client's health problems alerts the nurse to the possibility of anemia related to dietary deficiency?
A. Mild congestive heart failure
B. Ten years of chronic alcoholism
C. Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
D. Ten years of antacid therapy for peptic ulcer disease
B
Chronic alcohol abuse is strongly associated with malnutrition of many dietary essentials, in-cluding iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12.
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A client who has been taking antibiotics reports severe, watery diarrhea. About which test does the nurse teach the client?
a. Colonoscopy b. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) toxin A+B c. Ova and parasites d. Stool culture
The breastfeeding client asks the nurse about appropriate contraception. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "Breastfeeding has many effects on sexual intercourse." 2. "IUDs are easy to use and easy to insert prior to sexual intercourse." 3. "It's possible to get pregnant before your menstrual period returns. Let's talk about some different options for contraception." 4. "Breastfeeding hampers ovulation, so no contraception is needed."
After surgery, leg exercises are done:
a. At least every 1 to 2 hours while the per-son is awake b. Whenever the person has the energy to do them c. Every 3 to 4 hours and whenever you have time d. Twice every shift
The nurse notes that a patient with schizophrenia has a reduction in symptoms. Which complementary health approach should the nurse ask if the patient is using?
1. Folate 2. Exercise 3. Vitamin D 4. Acupuncture