A patient has esophageal cancer and must have a feeding tube inserted. The nurse tells the patient that the tube will be inserted surgically into the duodenum. The wife asks why the tube will not be inserted into the stomach. What should the nurse say?…
1. A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who states he has had vomiting and diarrhea for the last 48 hr. which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is hypovolemic? (Select all that apply.)…
9. The nurse should check the client’s PT/INR and notify M.D. of results so that medication can be adjusted…
1. Prior to discontinuing the IV Pitocin (oxytocin), which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?…
You correctly answered: e. All of these health problems might be in store for patient 2.…
4. In assessing Josh's breathing sounds, the nurse should ask him to perform which action?…
A patient with a C7 spinal cord injury states he must hve the flu because he has a bad headache and nausea. The initial action of the nurse is to…
A client is scheduled for a traditional abdominal cholecystectomy. Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse to the client the night before surgery, is MOST important?…
A female patient complains of typical premenstrual syndrome symptoms. The office has printed information for patient teaching about this condition. The physician requests you to provide the information sheets to the patient and review them with her. How do you approach this patient-teaching opportunity?…
After clearing the airway and drying the infant, the nurse assesses that the infant is breathing and has a heart rate of 100, but remains cyanotic.…
better fats would be olive oil and canola oils. Polyunsaturated fats contain omega 3 and…
2.1 Identify the level and type of support an individual requires when eating and drinking…
* 6) People on a well-planned, strict vegan diet are at risk for a deficiency in which of the following unless they take a supplement?…
26. Describe the relationships between immunity and nutrition. Explain how malnutrition and infection worsen one…
A patient comes to the emergency room with very low potassium and dehydration. The doctor would want to ask if this patient has __________.been taking diuretics…