A patient has been diagnosed with a renal stone. Based on knowledge of common stone types, what self-care measure does the healthcare professional plan to teach the patient when stone analysis has returned?
a. Increase water intake.
b. Decrease soda intake.
c. Restrict animal protein in the diet.
d. Ingest 1000 mg of calcium a day.
Ans: d. Ingest 1000 mg of calcium a day.
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The parents of a 4-year-old boy are concerned because they have noticed him frequently touching his penis. What knowledge would act as the basis for the nurse's response?
a. This behavior indicates a normal curiosity about sexuality. b. Masturbation suggests the boy has an excessive fear of castration. c. It is usually a result of discomfort from a penile rash or irritation. d. The behavior is abnormal and the child should be referred for counseling.
What caused the change in the focus of nursing from only directly caring for the ill to its current, broader definition?
1. war 2. technology 3. industrialization 4. all of the above
When assessing a client who was divorced about a year ago, the nurse observes that the client is not taking any interest in her treatment and appears depressed
The nurse would further assess this client for signs and symptoms of which of the following? A) Posttraumatic stress disorder B) Acute stress disorder C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder D) Fear about any treatment
An 18-year-old boy is getting ready to leave for college and will be living in a dormitory. Which of the following vaccines is recommended prior to his departure?
1. Hepatitis A 2. Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23) 3. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) 4. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4)