It is recommended that individuals within certain populations restrict their sodium intake to 1500 mg/d. A nurse identifies that these groups include all of the following except
1. African Americans.
2. Individuals with hypertension.
3. Individuals younger than 15 years.
4. Individuals who are 40 years or older.
ANS: 3
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The nurse is caring for a male patient who will be performing intermittent self-catheterization at home. Which actions by the patient indicate the need for additional teaching about this procedure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Patency of the balloon is tested prior to insertion of the catheter. b. The catheter is inserted another 2 inches after urine is seen in the tubing. c. The catheter is carefully secured to the leg to prevent accidental removal. d. The foreskin is returned to its natural position after the catheter is removed. e. Catheterization is performed regularly before the bladder becomes distended. f. Water-soluble lubricant is generously applied along the length of the catheter.
A patient is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN). While caring for the patient receiving PN what is the nurse's best action?
a. Begin the infusion at 150 mL/hour. b. Maintain a consistent infusion rate. c. Touch the insertion site itself with a clean-gloved hand. d. Monitor the laboratory values on a weekly basis.
The nurse is caring for a family within an impoverished community. What is it important for the nurse to understand about families?
a. They are made up of a set of interacting individuals related by blood, marriage or adoption. b. They are comprised of a group of indi-viduals living together who may not be related. c. They all have one unique form indepen-dent of cultural or ethnic orientations. d. They all have the same strengths, weak-nesses, resources and challenges.
How would one expect the plasma creatinine levels in a person's body to change with age?
A. Increase with age B. Remain unchanged C. Dramatically decrease with age D. Slightly decrease with age