A community health nurse is performing a home visit to a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The nurse should prioritize assessments related to which of the following?
A) Respiratory function
B) Potential skin breakdown
C) Cardiac function
D) Cognition
A
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A child has sustained a minor burn. The nurse should teach the family that the child's diet should be high in which type of food?
1. Fats 2. Protein 3. Minerals 4. Carbohydrates
The nurse working with a client who has acute sinusitis plans to teach the client about the routinely-used treatments for this condition, which include (Select all that apply)
a. antibiotics. b. antihistamines. c. mucolytic agents. d. oral alpha-adrenergic vasoconstrictors.
When planning care for a patient hospitalized with a streptococcal infective endocarditis (IE), which intervention is a priority for the nurse to include?
a. Monitor labs for streptococcal antibodies. b. Arrange for placement of a long-term IV catheter. c. Teach the importance of completing all oral antibiotics. d. Encourage the patient to begin regular aerobic exercise.
Calcitriol is prescribed for a client with hypocalcemia. Which foods does the nurse, knowing that they may interfere with calcium absorption, instruct the client to limit in the diet?
A. Bran B. Milk C. Clams D. Spinach E. Orange juice