The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan for a patient taking antihypertensives to control blood pressure who is on a 2000-calorie DASH diet. What should be included in the teaching about this diet? (Select all that apply.)
a. Eat four or five servings of vegetables a day.
b. Include four to five servings of grains each day.
c. Consume four or five servings of fruit each day.
d. Eat four or five servings of nuts, seeds, and legumes each day.
e. Eat two or fewer servings of lean meat, poultry, or fish each day.
f. Consume two to three servings of low-fat or nonfat dairy products.
The patient should be instructed to eat four or five servings of vegetables a day; two or fewer servings of lean meat, poultry, or fish each day; four or five servings of fruit each day; and two to three servings of low-fat or nonfat dairy products. D. The patient should be instructed to consume four or five servings of nuts, seeds, and legumes a week. B. The patient should be instructed to consume seven to eight servings of grains each day.
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During an admission assessment of a patient with dementia, the nurse assesses for pain because the patient has recently had several falls. Which of these are appropriate for the nurse to assess in a patient with dementia? Select all that apply
a. Ask the patient, "Do you have pain?" b. Assess the patient's breathing independent of vocalization. c. Note whether the patient is calling out, groaning, or crying. d. Have the patient rate pain on a 1-to-10 scale. e. Observe the patient's body language for pacing and agitation.
The individual going through a transition may experience many feelings. Which feelings are common? (Select all that apply.)
1. Anger 2. Anxiety 3. Knowledge 4. Confusion 5. Grief
A patient with Parkinson's disease is deficient in the neurotransmitter that affects behavior (attention, emotions) and fine motor movements. What neurotransmitter imbalance is associated with this condition?
A) Serotonin B) Enkephalin C) Norepinephrine D) Dopamine
The nurse caring for a pregnant client experiencing nausea, vomiting, and heartburn should include which of the following instructions for the client?
1. Herbal home remedies are helpful to control the nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. 2. The physician can prescribe medication to treat the nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. 3. Avoid small meals and drinking fluids to limit nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. 4. Be sure to have a dental check up because pregnancy causes gum tenderness and swelling.