A) telling the client everything about his disease, what is going to happen in the course of the disease, and the outcome. B) giving information to the client that is accurate and understandable. C) telling the client that the pain he experiences might not be real. D) giving the client medication when pain is experienced.
2. Which of the following foods present a problem for a client diagnosed with Celiac Disease?
A) butter B) oats or barley cereal C) fresh vegetables D) coffee or tea
3. The nurse has completed client teaching about introducing solid foods to an infant. To evaluate teaching, the nurse asks the mother to identify an appropriate first solid food. Which of the following is an appropriate response?
A) pureed canned squash B) pureed apples C) yogurt D) infant rice cereal
4. A pregnant client has congenital heart disease. The nurse should expect to see which alterations in this client - s diet during pregnancy?
A) reduced calories and reduced fat B) caffeine and sodium restrictions C) decreased protein and increased complex carbohydrates D) fluid restriction and reduced calories
5. Which of the following NSAIDS is most commonly used for a brief time for acute pain?
A) Advil B) Aleve C) Toradol D) Bextra
1. Right Answer: B Explanation: Client education entails giving the client accurate and understandable information. Basic Care and Comfort
2. Right Answer: B Explanation: Celiac disease, orceliac sprue, is a malabsorption disorder affecting the small intestine in which there is a problem with the ingestion of gluten, a protein normally found in grain products such as wheat, rye, oats, or barley. The other choices reflect substances that do not contain gluten and should not pose problems for a client with this disorder. Basic Care and Comfort
3. Right Answer: D Explanation: Single-grain infant cereals are recommended first because they are easily digestible and have added iron content. Choice 3 is incorrect because yogurt is a milk product and introduction should be delayed until the child is 12 months of age because of the risk of milk allergy. Choices 1 and 2 are incorrect because fruits and vegetables are usually given following the introduction of cereals. Basic Care and Comfort
4. Right Answer: B Explanation: Caffeine might increase heart rate that is already stressed due to pregnancy. Sodium can cause fluid retention. Both might need to be restricted. The other choices are incorrect because calories, fat, and protein are not usually decreased due to the risk of nutrient deficiencies. Basic Care and Comfort
5. Right Answer: C Explanation: Toradol is an NSAID found to be very effective for brief periods of time for acute pain. It can be given IM, IV, or PO. Basic Care and Comfort
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