A patient who has been experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) reports to the clinic with a diet diary she has kept over the past several weeks. For which entry should the nurse recommend making a dietary change?
A. Daily intake of white bread
B. Daily intake of caffeine-free soda
C. Daily intake of low-fat yogurt
D. Daily intake of foods rich in magnesium
Answer: A
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A client who is newly diagnosed with diabetes is in the hospital for initial management of the disease. The nurse is administering an injection of NPH insulin at 7 AM
While the nurse is in the room, the client asks if s/he can go to the cafeteria with family around 2 PM, when they visit. The best response by the nurse is a. "No, I'd rather you wait until after 5, then you can go." b. "No, we need to monitor everything you eat for the next few days." c. "Sure, just be certain you don't eat or drink anything while you're there." d. "That's fine; let's talk about what kind of snack you can get there."
The nurse is assessing the abdomen of an obese 67-year-old client who is admitted to the emergency department. The finding noted during the abdominal examination that requires further assessment is
a. flat appearance below the umbilicus. b. rounded abdominal contour. c. umbilicus that is concave. d. visible peristalsis.
Which of the following steps should you take to optimize sleep and address elimination needs for a client diagnosed with nocturnal enuresis?
1. Restrict fluids in the evening hours. 2. Put a diaper on the client. 3. Prepare a "floor bed" as close to the bathroom as possible. 4. Keep a light on to illuminate the path to the bathroom.