NURS 320 Med Surge Tophat questions with complete solutions

Which meal option should the nurse select for a patient on a low-sodium diet? a. Bologna sandwich on whole wheat bread, potato chips, sliced cucumbers and iced tea b. Spaghetti with sausage, green salad, hard-crust bread, and diet cola c. Baked chicken, corn on the cob, dinner roll, and milk d. Steak, broccoli with cheese sauce, crackers and hot tea Correct Answer-C A nurse receives a phone call that patient is extremely upset, angry and learns from the patient that he has a gun on the table. Which action is most appropriate by the nurse? a. Use therapeutic communication and allow the patient to vent his feelings b. Elicit from the patient any plan for self harm c. Remind the patient that killing himself is not the way to handle problems d. Keep the patient talking while another nurse contacts the police Correct Answer-D After tripping over a rug in the house, the patient arrives in the ER with a sprained ankle along with minor swelling and foot abrasions. What rationale explains why the nurse should apply cold therapy to the area immediately after the injury? a. Reduce the body's temp