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A frail, elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which finding is most important for the registered nurse (RN) to report to the healthcare provider? A. Fever and chills B. Confusion and dehydration C. Crackles in the lung fields D. Nausea and vomiting - B. Confusion and dehydration Rationale: Confusion and dehydration (B) are findings of inadequate oxygenation and perfusion in this frail elderly client. (A), (C) and (D) are all common with pneumonia, but th...

The nurse is preparing assignments for the day shift. It is most important that the client with which diagnosis and description is assigned to a registered nurse? Menorrhagia: 24 hours post vaginal hysterectomy. Myocardial Infarction: 4-days post infarction, transferred from ICU yesterday. Depression: Admitted during the night, following a suicide attempt with an overdose of Tylenol. Pneumonia: A 4-year-old who is receiving IV antibiotics. - Depression: Admitted during the night, following a...

1. The nurse is caring for a client with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) who is receiving enteral tube feedings. Which task performed by the UAP requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Suctions oral secretions from mouth B.Positions head of bed flat when changing sheets C. Takes temperature using the axillary method D. Keeps head of bed elevated at 30 degrees: B Rationale: Positioning the head of the bed flat when enteral feedings are in progress puts the client at risk for asp...

66. The nurse is caring for a client with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) who is receiving enteral tube feedings. Which task performed by the UAP requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Suctions oral secretions from mouth B.Positions head of bed flat when changing sheets C. Takes temperature using the axillary method D. Keeps head of bed elevated at 30 degrees - B Rationale: Positioning the head of the bed flat when enteral feedings are in progress puts the client at risk for aspira...

1. The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). What information is most important for the PN to reinforce with the client about life-style changes 2. The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his own diabetic journals to please his healthcare provider. Which laboratory test should the PN review to evaluate the clients compliance with self management for type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)? 3. The Practical n...

1. During a nutrition consultation for elevated cholesterol, the dietician recommends that the client replace saturated fats with monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats. What explanation should the practical nurse reenforce with the client about this change in fat in the diet? A. Lowers the amount of low density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood. B. Lowers the amount of high density lipoprotein (HDL) in the blood. C. Contributes to raising cholesterol levels in the blood. D. Contributes to r...

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). What information is most important for the PN to reinforce with the client about life-style changes - Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selectiions The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his own diabetic journals to please his healthcare provider. Which laboratory test should the PN review to evaluate the clients compliance with self management for t...

The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 DM. What information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? - Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selections The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which lab test should the RN review? - Haemoglobin A1C The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods should the RN instruct the client to include? - Cheese, egg...

1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the follow- ing foods or beverages should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn? Orange juice Decaffeinated coffee Peppermint Potatoes 2. A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of thefollowing minerals is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?Phosphorus Calcium...

1 / 17 HESI NUTRITION PROCTORED EXAM 70 Questions 1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who D has a new dx of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommend to minimize heartburn? A. Orange juice B. Decaffinated Coffee C. Peppermint 2. A nurse is preparing to teach a group of clients about B vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary for the tra...