A nurse is preparing to teach about dietary management to a client who has Crohn's disease and an enteroenteric fistula. Which of the following nutrients
... [Show More] should the nurse instruct the client to decrease in their diet? Fiber >>> The nurse should instruct the client who has Crohn's disease and an enteroenteric fistula to consume a low-fiber diet to reduce diarrhea and inflammation.
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who is 48 hr postoperative following a laryngectomy and is unable to speak. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? Determine the client's reading skills >>> The first action the nurse should take when using the nursing process is to assess the client. By determining the client's level of reading skills and cognition, the nurse can best provide the client with a variety of customized techniques to practice and use after verbal skills are lost.
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a newborn about measures to prevent SIDS. Which of the following guardian statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I will not allow anyone to smoke near my baby." >>> This statement by the guardian indicates an understanding of the nurse's instructions. Research indicates a strong correlation between exposure to cigarettes smoke and the occurrence of SIDS.
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is at 9 weeks of gestation and reports nausea and vomiting for the past 2 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Urine specific gravity 1.052 >>> The nurse should recognize this urine specific gravity is significantly elevated above the expected reference range of 1.005 to 1.030. An increased urine specific gravity indicates dehydration from vomiting.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and has moderate to severe pain in multiple joints. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Allow for frequent rest periods throughout the day >>> The nurse should encourage clients who have rheumatoid arthritis to balance rest with exercise to maintain muscle strength, joint function, and range of motion.
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Tremors >>> Tremors are a manifestation of hyperthyroidism, along with tachycardia, diaphoresis, weight loss, insomnia, and exophthalmia.
A hospice nurse is consulting with a client and her family about receiving home services. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the family understands home hospice care? "We can expect the hospice nurse to provide support for us after our mother's death." >>> Hospice care includes bereavement services after a family member's death.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for chlorpromazine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective? Decreased hallucinations >>> The nurse should recognize that chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic medication administered to decrease hallucinations and other manifestations of schizophrenia.
A charge nurse notices that one of the nurses on the shift frequently violates unit policies by taking an extended amount of time for break. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make to address this conflict? "I would like to talk to you about the unit policies regarding break time." >>> The charge nurse is dealing with the conflict in a cooperative, [Show Less]