The teenager with a fiberglass cast asks the nurse if it will be okay to allow his friends to autograph his cast. Which response would be best? A. “It will be alright for your friends to autograph the cast.” B. “Because the cast is made of plaster, autographing can weaken the cast.” C.… Read More »
A clinic patient has a hemoglobin concentration of 10.8 g/dL and reports sticking to a strict vegetarian diet. Which of the following nutritional advice is appropriate? A. The diet is providing adequate sources of iron and requires no changes. B. The patient should add meat to her diet; a vegetarian diet is not… Read More »
Nurse Josie should instruct the client to eat which of the following foods to obtain the best supply of Vitamin B12? A. Dairy products B. Vegetables C. Grains D. Broccoli Correct Answer: A. Dairy products Good sources of vitamin B12 are dairy products and meats. Among animal products, those… Read More »
For a client with Graves’ disease, which nursing intervention promotes comfort? A. Restricting intake of oral fluids. B. Placing extra blankets on the client’s bed. C. Limiting intake of high-carbohydrate foods. D. Maintaining room temperature in the low-normal range. Correct Answer: D. Maintaining room temperature in the… Read More »
A patient is about to undergo bone marrow aspiration and biopsy and expresses fear and anxiety about the procedure. Which of the following is the most effective nursing response? A. Warn the patient to stay very still because the smallest movement will increase her pain. B. Encourage the family to stay in the room for… Read More »
A patient asks a nurse, “My doctor recommended I increase my intake of folic acid. What type of foods contain the highest concentration of folic acids?” A. Green vegetables and liver B. Yellow vegetables and red meat C. Carrots D. Milk Correct Answer: A. Green vegetables and… Read More »
Mrs. Cruz uses a cane for assistance in walking. Which of the following statements is true about a cane or other assistive devices? A. A walker is a better choice than a cane. B. The cane should be used on the affected side. C. The cane should be used on the unaffected side. … Read More »
After a long leg cast is removed, the male client should: A. Cleanse the leg by scrubbing with a brisk motion B. Put leg through full range of motion twice daily C. Report any discomfort or stiffness to the physician D. Elevate the leg when sitting for long periods of time.… Read More »
Which of the following foods would the nurse encourage the client in sickle cell crisis to eat? A. Peaches B. Cottage cheese C. Popsicle D. Lima beans Correct Answer: C. Popsicle Hydration is important in the client with sickle cell disease to prevent thrombus formation. Popsicles, gelatin,… Read More »
A client with mania is unable to finish her dinner. To help her maintain sufficient nourishment, the nurse should: A. Serve high-calorie foods she can carry with her B. Encourage her appetite by sending out for her favorite foods C. Serve her small, attractively arranged portions D. Allow her in the… Read More »