When caring for a patient with arthritis, you should
A) encourage the patient to be still.
B) balance rest and exercise.
C) increase protein intake in the diet.
D) apply cold to inflamed joints.
B
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The nurse recognizes that the client with reduced renal function also should be assessed for:
1. signs of dehydration. 2. low blood pressure. 3. a decrease in red blood cell production. 4. an increase in white blood cell production.
The nurse is planning care for a school-age child with a black eye. Which outcome would be the most appropriate for this patient?
A) The swelling will be reduced in a month. B) Evidence of bleeding will be reabsorbed within 1 to 3 weeks. C) The child will have double vision upon waking in the morning. D) The child will begin wearing corrective lenses after the swelling subsides.
The nurse's role in diagnostic testing is to provide which of the following?
a. Advice to the couple b. Information about the tests c. Reassurance about fetal safety d. Assistance with decision making
A client is brought to the emergency department after being exposed to nitrogen mustard. Which symptom(s) is the nurse likely to assess?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Conjunctivitis 2. Skin blisters 3. Nasal irritation 4. Vomiting 5. Excessive salivation