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Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? High fiber foods(grains, beans, broccoli) and increased fluids Why? will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids which will promote hydration and maintain normal stool consistency and prevent straining What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving radiation? 1. avoid sunlight exposure of the portal site to reduce any further damage to the irradiated skin. 2. The radiation area should be washed daily while taking care no...

The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old female with suspected Graves' Disease. The nurse should assess this client for: 1. anorexia 2. tachycardia 3. weight gain 4. cold skin 2. tachycardia Graves' disease, the most common type of thyrotoxicosis, is a state of hypermetabolism. The increased metabolic rate generates heat and produces tachycardia and fine muscle tremors. Anorexia is associated with hypothyroidism. Loss of weight, despite a good appetite and adeq...

The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a routine clinic visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf during exercise that disappears at rest. Which of the following findings requires further evaluation? 1. Heart rate 57 bpm. 2. SpO2 of 94% on room air. 3. Blood pressure 134/82. 4. Ankle-brachial index of 0.65. 4 A client with peripheral vascular disease has undergone a right femoralpopliteal bypass graft. The blood p...

The nurse obtains a fingerstick glucose level utilizing bedside lancet/glucose meter equipment from a client with prescribed sliding scale insulin protocol. The meter indicates 56 mg/dl (3.12 mmol/l). At this time which intervention should the nurse implement first? A. Collect a blood specimen by venipuncture to send to the laboratory for serum glucose analysis. B. Prepare the prescribed dose of rapid acting insulin from the sliding scale instructions. C. Give the client six ounces of n...

A client is admitted for dehydration, and an intravenous (IV) infusion of normal saline at 125 mL/hr has been started. One hour after the IV initiation the client begins screaming, "I can't breathe!" The nursing priority action is: 1. Discontinue the IV site and contact the primary health care provider 2. Elevate the head of the bed and obtain vital signs 3. Contact the primary health care provider to obtain a prescription for a sedative 4. Assess for allergies and change the IV to an...

What ages are at risk for Pneumonia? 65 or older and infants under 2 How can fever effect the body? increases metabolism increases the demand for O2 cause dehydration because of excessive fluid loss due to diaphoresis. Normal kidney excretion 1ml of urine per/kg/hr total daily urine output for adults mL electrolytes are profoundly affected by kidney problems Clients at High Risk for Pneumonia 1) altered LOC 2) depressed or absent gag and cough reflexes 3) susceptible to aspirating oroph...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may be prescribed for the client with diabetes mellitus to reduce vascular changes and posterm-3sibly prevent or delay development of: 1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 2. Pancreatic cancer. 3. Renal failure. 4. Cerebrovascular accident. 3 The nurse should teach the diabetic client that which of the following is the most common symptom of hypoglycemia? 1. Nervousness. 2. Anorexia. 3. Kussmaul's respirations. 4. Bradycardi...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take temperature once a day. B. Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. C. Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. D. Wash dishes in warm water. A. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is...

The notary bond must be obtained by a? California Admitted Surety Insurer A venue is legally required to appear on every notarial certificate. It is important because it indicates to the receiving agency the following? The state and county where the motorizations takes place. A commissioned notary public advertises their notary services and includes the phrase "notorio publico". What is the penalty for this violation? 1500 A commissioned notary public has their commissioned suspended ...

A possible penalty for committing perjury is how many years in prison? 2-4 years If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within how many days? 5 days Are death certificates notarized? No A subscribing witness can bring you a what? Homestead declaration The penalty for stating a known false face as true is how much of a fine? $10,000 The fine for failing to notify the state that your stamp or journal was lost is up to ...? $1,500 Willful fai...