The nurse is preparing to teach a class to a group of clients with dysphagia. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to include?
A) Brush the tongue twice a day to prevent bad breath.
B) The condition can lead to temporomandibular joint pain.
C) Thoroughly chew only small amounts of food with each mouthful.
D) Regular dental exams are very important.
C
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A scale used to assess patients' weight should be calibrated:
a. only by the manufacturer. b. by a qualified technician at regularly scheduled intervals. c. each time it is used. d. when necessary, with the patient standing on the scale.
The nurse is assessing a client who is at 35 weeks' gestation. What does the nurse expect the client to report at this phase of pregnancy?
1. Nausea and vomiting 2. Maternal ambivalence 3. Emotional shifts from highs to lows 4. Stretch marks on the abdomen
A patient visiting with family members in the waiting area tells the nurse that his stomach is not feeling good. Before intervening, what should the nurse do?
a. Ask the patient to return to his room so the nurse can inspect his abdomen. b. Request that the family leave, so the patient can rest. c. Ask the patient when his last bowel movement was and to lie down on the sofa. d. Tell the patient that his dinner tray will be ready in 15 minutes.