fecal occult blood test
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Blood in stool
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for
osteoporosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to prevent
bone loss?
1) Massage bony prominence's
2) Encourage range of motion exercises
3) Increase fluid intake
,4) Encourage weight bearing exercises
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4) Encourage weight bearing exercises
- Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, can maintain bone mass by
reducing bone demineralization, thus helping to prevent osteoporosis.
- Massaging bony prominence's should be avoided because it can traumatize
deep tissues.
- Range-of-motion exercises are beneficial for general health and wellness,
and they help to maintain flexibility and prevent contractures. However, range-
of-motion exercises do not prevent bone loss.
- Fluid intake is beneficial for general health and wellness, and it helps to treat
some disorders. Caffeine and alcohol intake can increase the client's risk of
developing osteoporosis. However, fluid intake does not prevent bone loss.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Multiple Sclerosis and a new
prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching?
1) Take this medication on an empty stomach
2) Avoid stopping this medication suddenly.
3) Use Chamomile tea to alleviate insomnia.
4) Consume a low- purine diet
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, 2) Avoid stopping this medication suddenly.
- The nurse should instruct the client to avoid stopping baclofen suddenly
because it can result in adverse reactions, including seizures, paranoia, and
hallucinations.
- The nurse should instruct the client to take baclofen with milk or food to
minimize gastric upset.
- The nurse should instruct the client to avoid chamomile because it can
interact with baclofen to increase CNS depression.
- The nurse should recommend a low-purine diet for a client who has gout and
a prescription for colchicine.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has hearing loss. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take when communicating with the client?
1) Accentuate vowel sounds by using a higher pitch when speaking.
2) Rephrase client instructions when not understood
3) Cup hands around the mouth and direct speech toward the client
4) Sit to the side of the client and speak instructions into her best ear.
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, 2) Rephrase client instructions when not understood.
- When communicating with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse should
rephrase, rather than repeat, discharge instructions when they are not
understood.
- When communicating with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse should
speak in a lower tone of voice and use a lower pitch. Higher pitched sounds
can impede hearing by accentuating vowel sounds and concealing
consonants.
- When communicating with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse should
keep hands away from the mouth to promote lip reading.
- When communicating with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse should sit
or stand facing the client on the same level so that the nurse's mouth and lips
can be seen for lip reading.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who was admitted to the
neurologic unit following a stroke 3 hours ago. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse identify as the priority.
1) Keep the client in a side-lying position.
2) Maintain the client's body alignment.
3) Assist the client with active range-of- motion exercises.
4) Encourage the client to participate in self care.
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Blood in stool
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for
osteoporosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to prevent
bone loss?
1) Massage bony prominence's
2) Encourage range of motion exercises
3) Increase fluid intake
,4) Encourage weight bearing exercises
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4) Encourage weight bearing exercises
- Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, can maintain bone mass by
reducing bone demineralization, thus helping to prevent osteoporosis.
- Massaging bony prominence's should be avoided because it can traumatize
deep tissues.
- Range-of-motion exercises are beneficial for general health and wellness,
and they help to maintain flexibility and prevent contractures. However, range-
of-motion exercises do not prevent bone loss.
- Fluid intake is beneficial for general health and wellness, and it helps to treat
some disorders. Caffeine and alcohol intake can increase the client's risk of
developing osteoporosis. However, fluid intake does not prevent bone loss.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Multiple Sclerosis and a new
prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching?
1) Take this medication on an empty stomach
2) Avoid stopping this medication suddenly.
3) Use Chamomile tea to alleviate insomnia.
4) Consume a low- purine diet
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, 2) Avoid stopping this medication suddenly.
- The nurse should instruct the client to avoid stopping baclofen suddenly
because it can result in adverse reactions, including seizures, paranoia, and
hallucinations.
- The nurse should instruct the client to take baclofen with milk or food to
minimize gastric upset.
- The nurse should instruct the client to avoid chamomile because it can
interact with baclofen to increase CNS depression.
- The nurse should recommend a low-purine diet for a client who has gout and
a prescription for colchicine.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has hearing loss. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take when communicating with the client?
1) Accentuate vowel sounds by using a higher pitch when speaking.
2) Rephrase client instructions when not understood
3) Cup hands around the mouth and direct speech toward the client
4) Sit to the side of the client and speak instructions into her best ear.
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, 2) Rephrase client instructions when not understood.
- When communicating with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse should
rephrase, rather than repeat, discharge instructions when they are not
understood.
- When communicating with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse should
speak in a lower tone of voice and use a lower pitch. Higher pitched sounds
can impede hearing by accentuating vowel sounds and concealing
consonants.
- When communicating with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse should
keep hands away from the mouth to promote lip reading.
- When communicating with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse should sit
or stand facing the client on the same level so that the nurse's mouth and lips
can be seen for lip reading.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who was admitted to the
neurologic unit following a stroke 3 hours ago. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse identify as the priority.
1) Keep the client in a side-lying position.
2) Maintain the client's body alignment.
3) Assist the client with active range-of- motion exercises.
4) Encourage the client to participate in self care.
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