A nurse is assisting in the care of a client in a provider's office.

Exhibits

A nurse is planning care for the client. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

Select all that apply.

Administer a diuretic.

Limit alcohol intake to 2 drinks per day.

Keep daily fat intake to less than 35%

Place on 2300 mg sodium diet.

Administer an antibiotic

Limit foods high in potassium.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,D

A.   The client has hypertension and high sodium levels, indicating fluid retention, so a diuretic may be prescribed to help manage these conditions.
B.   The client reports difficulty sleeping without drinking several beers a night, indicating a potential alcohol problem. Limiting alcohol intake is a common recommendation for clients with this issue.
C.   The client has elevated LDL cholesterol, indicating high-fat intake, so limiting fat intake can help manage this.
D.   The client has elevated sodium levels, so reducing sodium intake can help manage this.
E.   There is no indication for an antibiotic prescription based on the client's symptoms and lab results.
F.   There is no indication of high potassium levels, so limiting foods high in potassium is not necessary.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Ensuring that the stool specimen does not contain urine helps to prevent false-positive results, as blood from urine could interfere with the test.

B. Each fecal occult blood test should be performed using a fresh stool specimen to ensure accuracy.

C. Having the client defecate into a bedpan with water is unnecessary and may interfere with the test.

D. Standard precautions, including wearing gloves, are sufficient for handling stool specimens; sterile gloves are not required for this procedure.

A. To an insurance agency in regard to a life insurance policy B. To a family member when the client is not available C. To a medical interpreter service on behalf of a client D. To an employer for a pre-employment screening

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Disclosing health information to an insurance agency without written consent is a violation of client confidentiality.

B. Disclosing health information to a family member without written consent is a violation of client confidentiality.

C. Disclosing health information to a medical interpreter service on behalf of a client is permissible under HIPAA regulations, as long as the interpreter is bound by confidentiality requirements.

D. Disclosing health information to an employer without written consent is a violation of client confidentiality.

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A nurse is assisting in the care of a client in a provider's office.

Exhibits

A nurse is planning care for the client. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

Select all that apply.