A patient is able to activley move the right arm against gravity. How should the nurse document this finding?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
C
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The nurse reviews a patient's chart and notes that the patient has a gene mutation that affects protein structure, producing hemoglobin S. The nurse knows that with this gene mutation, the patient will experience symptoms of what?
A) Peripheral and pulmonary edema B) Thrombotic organ damage C) Metastasis of a glioblastoma D) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A 52-year-old client has a blood pressure of 130/90, weighs 225, and has a cholesterol level of 230. What should the nurse instruct the client as a priority?
1. The importance of decreasing stress in the workplace 2. Diet counseling to reduce weight and cholesterol 3. The importance of good skin care 4. The importance of ingesting 1500 mg of calcium per day
A patient has GERD and is taking ranitidine (Zantac). She continues to have gastric discomfort and asks whether she can take an antacid. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Sure, you may take an antacid with ranitidine."
B) "No, the two drugs will work against each other."
C) "Yes, but be sure to wait at least 2 hours to take the antacid after you take the ranitidine."
D) "I wouldn't advise it. You may experience severe constipation."
When the home health nurse visits the home of a 10-month-old child, she observes the environment for risks for injury to the child. Which observation will the nurse discuss with the mother?
1. The mother leaves the filled mop bucket on the floor while in another room. 2. The mother turns all pan handles to the back of the stove. 3. The mother fills the bath tub before bringing the baby into the bathroom. 4. When riding in a car, the child is in a car seat in the middle of the back seat.