The nurse is preparing to provide teaching to a client at risk for diabetes. During which time should the nurse recognize is the most effective moment for teaching?
A. When a knowledge deficit has been identified.
B. When the client is ready to learn.
C. During health promotion.
D. During the discussion of disease prevention.
Answer: B
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A woman who is a Jehovah's Witness returns for a second prenatal visit and is discussing her plan of care with the nurse. The patient has returned a signed form in which she refuses all blood products. What action by the nurse is best?
A. Advise the woman of potential complications. B. Inform the health-care provider of her choice. C. Place the signed form on the patient's chart. D. Refer the woman to a tertiary birthing center.
In assessing the client who had a radical nephrectomy for a renal cell carcinoma 6 hours ago, a nurse notes that the client's blood pressure has decreased from 134/90 to 100/56 and the urine output is 20 mL for this past hour
What is the nurse's best first action? A. Position the client so that the remaining kidney is not dependent. B. Measure the specific gravity of the urine. C. Document the findings as the only action. D. Notify the physician.
The retention of water results in ________.
A. edema B. acidosis C. dehydration D. polyuria
The client had stomach cancer and a surgical removal of his stomach several years ago. The physician prescribed cyanocobalamin (Nascobal). The client stopped this drug several months ago. What will the nurse most likely assess in this client?
1. Memory loss, numbness in the limbs, and depression 2. A gradual decrease in red blood cell counts 3. Jaundice and tarry stools 4. Low hemoglobin and hematocrit counts