A 53-year-old client comes to the clinic complaining of hot flashes and vaginal dryness due to menopause. Which instruction would the nurse provide to the client to help lessen these complaints?
A) Consume at least 2 liters of water a day.
B) Increase consumption of vitamin C.
C) Avoid consuming foods rich in starch.
D) Avoid consuming caffeinated beverages.
B
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A patient with hypokalemia and heart failure is admitted to the telemetry unit. The nurse is aware that hypokalemia could cause which of the following abnormalities on an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
A) Shortened P-R interval B) Inverted T wave C) Depressed U wave D) Elevated U wave
A hospitalized patient with AIDS is immunocompromised and is scheduled for an abdominal radiograph. How should the nurse safely facilitate the test?
A) Arrange for a portable x-ray machine to be used. B) Have a patient wear a mask to the x-ray department. C) Have the x-ray department disinfected prior to the patient's arrival. D) Send the patient to the x-ray department, and have the staff in the department put on masks.
A child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following would be the most evaluative for a child diagnosed with ADHD?
A) Consistent decrease in disruptive and dangerous behaviors B) Decrease in impulsive behaviors C) Improvement in satisfying relationships D) Decrease in harm toward others
A 46-year-old patient tells the nurse about using acetaminophen (Tylenol) several times every day for recurrent bilateral headaches. Which action will the nurse plan to take first?
a. Discuss the need to stop taking the acetaminophen. b. Suggest the use of biofeedback for headache control. c. Describe the use of botulism toxin (Botox) for headaches. d. Teach the patient about magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).