The priority health promotion nursing diagnoses for an overweight, but not yet obese, patient who is learning about weight reduction may include
a. the potential for obesity.
b. the potential for impaired mobility.
c. alteration in nutrition.
d. health-seeking behaviors or knowledge deficit.
ANS: D
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1. learn how to get along with others. 2. function within a group environment. 3. function as independently as possible. 4. learn simple hygiene and dressing skills.
The nurse is assessing a client who complains of diffuse pain that started 1 year ago and who is having difficulty with appetite and sleeping. Which physical assessment finding should the nurse expect?
1. An elevated heart rate and blood pressure 2. High blood glucose levels 3. Normal vital signs 4. Symptoms of manic behavior
The parents of a child with muscular dystrophy have the desire to gain additional information regarding services available to children and families affected by this condition. They call the clinic nurse and ask for advice
The nurse's best response is to provide information to the parents related to what? A) Spiritual counseling B) The Muscular Dystrophy Association C) Programs offered by the local school district D) The American Academy of Pediatrics
A patient is scheduled to leave the hospital tomorrow. He has been instructed to take nitroglycerin sublingually if angina is experienced. Which of the following instructions concerning the use of this medication would you give?
1. "During an acute attack of angina, you may repeat the dose after 5 to 10 minutes one time. If the pain is not relieved, go to the physician's office." 2. "You should never repeat a dose, but you should notify the physician if the pain is not relieved." 3. "If the pain is not relieved within 3 minutes, you should repeat the dose every 3 minutes times two more doses. If there is still no relief, you should go imme-diately to an emergency department." 4. "You can take as many tablets as necessary until the pain is relieved, then report it to the physician."