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 B

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Taking a 1-hour nap each day may disrupt the client's sleep-wake cycle and make it more difficult to sleep at night.

B. Drinking a glass of milk before bedtime can promote sleep because milk contains tryptophan, an amino acid that can help induce sleep.

C. Taking a long walk before bedtime may increase the client's energy level and make it more difficult to sleep.

D. Watching television in bed can disrupt the client's sleep-wake cycle and make it more difficult to sleep.

A. Washing the client's face B. Gathering the client's personal belongings C. Closing the client's eyes D. Removing the client's dentures from their mouth

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Washing the client's face is part of postmortem care and is appropriate.

B. Gathering the client's personal belongings is part of postmortem care and is appropriate.

C. Closing the client's eyes is part of postmortem care and is appropriate.

D. Removing the client's dentures from their mouth is not part of postmortem care and may be distressing for the family. The nurse should intervene and ensure the dentures are left in place.

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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.