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A nurse is educating a client who has anemia about dietary intake of iron? Which id the following is a non-heme source of iron? A. Ground beef B. Dried beans C. Salmon D. Turkey - B. Dried beans Rationale: Dried beans provide non-heme iron, as do other legumes, vegetables, and grains. A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be out in sunlight. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?

Admission inventory of personal items include - clothing, jewelry, money, credit cards, assistive devices, medications, cell phones and other technology devices, and religious articles... Nurses should discourage keeping valuables at the bedside. The nurse will document what related to personal items? - The nurse will document communication with the client related to items left within the room and valuables locked in the facility's safe. Assault (International Tort) - The conduct of one ...

Data -> whether the results are repeatable is known as what? - consistency [T/F] Specialty certification is available for many community health roles. - true ______ ___________ national health goals are derived from scientific data and trends collected during the prior decade. These goals are based on those issues that are considered major risks to the health & wellness of the US pop. - Healthy People What term describes belief

A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 60 mg/dL. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor? - a. Clammy Skin A female client who is an abusive marriage has discussed with the nurse strategies to prevent this abuse. which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of an appropriate strategy? - a. "I need to recognize the signs that my husband is becoming abusive." cComprehensive predictor Test A p...

The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency? - prednisone (Deltasone) When teaching a new nurse on how to administer IV push furosemide (Lasix), you emphasize that it should be given over two minutes to avoid: - tinnitus RN Pharmacology A and notes that the patient's serum calcium level is 13mg/dl. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the patient? - calcitonin (Mira

Common meds in the cephalosporins category include: - cefazolin(Kefzol)/ cephalexin (Keflex) Common side effects of cephalosporins include: - N/V/D and superinfections What is an important nursing measure with cephalosporins? - monitor electrolyte counts General patient instructions for taking antimicrobials include: - Take as prescribed; finish full course

Which statement, if made by the person you are caring for, reflects the need for further education regarding a new prescription of warfarin (Coumadin)? - If I get headaches, aspirin is my best options for pain A person is noted to have a penicillin allergy. What medication would you question of ordered by a physician? - ceftriaxone You receive and order to start a Heparin drip at 18 units/kg/hr for a person weighing 75 kg. The heparin comes in a 500 mL bag with 25,000 units. what

Involves responsibility, accountability, coordination, NR 503-MIDTERM EXAM mutual respect, and autonomy. HP2020 - 4 goals: 1) attain high-quality lives preventable disease 2) achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, improve health of all groups 3) create social and physical environments that promote good health. 4) promote quality of life, healthy development, and health Determinants of Care - Range of personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health s...

When assisting an obese patient to lose weight, it is very important to help the patient accomplish which of the following? a) Attend occupational and physical therapy b) Consult mental health counseling c) Make lifestyle change d) Make plans for surgery - c) Make lifestyle change Which documentation information is most consistent with objective date? a) The patient reports pain in his left leg b) The family reports that the patient has elevated blood pressure c) The lab reports a pati...

A. Use the Glasgow Coma Scale when assessing the client B. Assist the client to a supine position C. Administer an opioid medication D. Encourage the client to increase fluid intake E. Instruct the client to perform deep breathing exercises and coughing exercises - B, C, D A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complica...