What does the nurse say to obtain more data about a patient's vague statement about diet such as, "My diet's okay"?
a. "Eating a variety of meats, fruits, and vegetables each day is important."
b. "Give me an example of the foods you eat in a typical day."
c. "Go on."
d. "Does your diet meet your needs or does it need improvement?"
ANS: B
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What should the nurse tell the patient who will begin taking rifaximin (Xifaxan) for traveler's diarrhea?
A) "Do not start taking the drug until the diarrhea has persisted for at least 24 hours." B) "Taking the antibiotic will allow you to enjoy the local water and food without concern." C) "Do not take the drug if you have bloody diarrhea." D) "Start the drug 3 days before leaving for your trip and continue until you return."
Which of the following is an example of a system check?
1. When a duplicate entry is entered into the system, that entry is immediately deleted. 2. The nurse asks clients to verify their names when prompted by the computer system. 3. After turning on the bedside computer, the system performs a self-check before data will input. 4. Software in the system automatically corrects misspelled words and abbreviations.
Practitioners of visualization and guided imagery believe that
A) positive changes will occur as a result of these practices. B) visualization will enable them to read the minds of others. C) these practices will enable them to predict the future. D) visualization will enable them to penetrate the body's energy field.