When instructing a patient on a low sodium diet, which topic should be presented first?
A) The effect salt has on water balance in the body
B) Foods which are high in salt
C) How to read food labels
D) Foods which are low in salt
B
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Nonopioid analgesics may sometimes be added to a narcotic analgesic. What action will result?
A) Antagonism B) Additive effect C) Interference D) Increased excretion
A nurse is teaching a couple about the postcoital test. What information should the nurse provide about the test? (Select all that apply.)
A. It assesses the quality and quantity of cervical mucus at ovulation. B. It assesses the quality of sperm function at the time of ovulation. C. It may cause cramping and discomfort when samples are obtained. D. The woman should have nothing by mouth for 6 hours before the test. E. The woman should return to the clinic 6 to 12 hours after intercourse.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has had many admissions and readmissions. The nurse believes that the patient keeps coming to the hospital because the patient "wants his drugs," and is "non-compliant" at home with his diabetic therapy
To reduce the risk of slander against this patient, the nurse should: a. write observations and opinions in the medical record only. b. never share observations. c. make judgmental statements only when necessary. d. Avoid stating judgmental statements.
Which of the following best describes why home health care has continued to grow until very recently? (Select all that apply.)
a. Consumers prefer home care, so they will personally pay for it. b. Demographicsâ€"there are more elderly persons in U.S. society. c. Home care does not cost much more than institutional care. d. Insurance companies are encouraging home care. e. Medicare is encouraging home care rather than institutional care. f. Physicians prefer to visit clients in their homes rather than institutions.