A patient with a recent history of joint stiffness and decreased mobility has received a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. When performing health education with this patient, what subject should the nurse prioritize?
A) The typical prognosis for patients who have osteoarthritis
B) Strategies that the patient can use to maintain her level of function
C) The role of lifestyle in the development of osteoarthritis
D) Strategies for researching her chronic illness and evaluating treatments
B
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The client is presently taking a multivitamin and is considering adding mineral-rich (liquid vitamins) and eye health vitamins to the daily routine. Which is the best response by the nurse?
A) "It is best to consume vitamins through a food source." B) "Can you show me the vitamin containers so we can review them together?" C) "Some vitamins can have toxic effects." D) "Are you having symptoms of night blindness?"
A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis has an insulin drip infusing, and the nurse has just administered subcutaneous insulin. The nurse is alert for signs of hypoglycemia, which would include
a. Kussmaul respirations and flushed skin. b. irritability and paresthesia. c. abdominal cramps and nausea. d. hypotension and itching.
The nurse is conducting medication education about the difference between potency and efficacy to a group of patients. The nurse correctly determines that learning has occurred when the patients make which response?
A. "The best drug for us is the one with the highest potency." B. "The best drug for us is the one with the greatest efficacy." C. "Drugs with the greatest efficacy will produce the least side effects." D. "Low-potency drugs have efficacy and do not produce side effects."
Which enteral formula consists of single-macronutrient preparations and is not nutritionally complete?
a. Polymeric b. Modular c. Elemental d. Specialty