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NUR 104 EXAM 3 (TAKE HOME) A nurse is administering a medication at the bedside. Which of the following actions should be the first priority? a. Document the administration of the medication. b. Establish the identity of the client. c. Recheck the medication label. d. Obtain orange juice for the client to take with the medication. 2. "Administer Colace 100 mg by mouth three times a day." Which of the following correctly indicates the order? a. Colace 100 mg p.o. t.i.d. c. Colace mg 100.0 p.o. q.i.d. b. Colace 100 mg p.o. b.i.d. d. Colace MG 100 p.o. t.i.d. 3. A nurse is assessing internal variables that are affecting the patient’s health status. Which area should the nurse assess? a. Perception of functioning b. Socioeconomic factors c. Cultural background d. Family practices 4. A client who has sustained a burn injury receives a prescription for a regular diet. Which is the best meal for the nurse to provide to the client to promote wound healing a. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apple, tea b. Chicken breast, broccoli, strawberries, milk c. Veal chop, boiled potatoes, Jell-O, orange juice d. Pasta with tomato sauce, garlic bread, ginger ale 5. The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with a neurological disorder, is planning care to maintain nutritional status. The nurse is concerned about the client's swallowing ability. Which food item should the nurse eliminate from this client's diet? a. Spinach b. Custard c. Scrambled eggs d. Mashed potato 6. A patient asks the nurse what the term polypharmacy means. Which information should the nurse share with the patient? a. This is multiple side effects experienced when taking medications. b. This is many adverse drug effects reported to the pharmacy. c. This is the multiple risks of medication effects due to aging. d. This is concurrent use of many medications. 7. A nurse is describing the ChooseMyPlate program to a patient. Which statement from the patient indicates successful learning? a. “I can use this to make healthy lifestyle food choices.” b. “I can use this to count specific calories of food.” c. “I can use this for my baby girl.” d. “I can use this when I am sick.” 8. The patent has just started on enteral feedings, and the patient is reporting abdominal cramping. Which action will the nurse take next? a. Slow the rate of tube feeding. b. Instill cold formula to “numb” the stomach. c. Change the tube feeding to a high-fat formula. d. Consult with the health care provider about prokinetic medication. 9. The nurse is providing home care for a patient diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which dietary intervention will the nurse add to the care plan? a. Provide small, frequent nutrient-dense meals for maximizing kilocalories. b. Prepare hot meals because they are more easily tolerated by the patient. c. Avoid salty foods and limit liquids to preserve electrolytes d. Encourage intake of fatty foods to increase caloric intake. Multiple Response Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question. 10. Which areas should the nurse assess to determine the effects of external variables on a patient’s illness? Select all that apply. a. Patient's perception of the illness b. Patient’s coping skills c. Socioeconomic status d. Cultural background e. Social support 11. The nurse provides dietary instructions to a client who needs to limit intake of sodium. The nurse instructs the client that which food items must be avoided because of their high sodium content? Select all that apply. a. Ham b. Apples c. Broccoli d. Soy sauce e. Asparagus