Med Surg Hesi
it is a combination of wear and tear and calcium loss that causes the change
An older female client with osteoporosis asks the nurse to explain why she is 2 inches shorter than when she was younger. What information is best for the nurse to provide?
joint damage can occur from years of weight-bearing stress
An older male client with osteoarthritis complains of stiffness in his hips, knees, and feet each morning and asks the nurse why just these joint bother him. Which explanation should the nurse provide?
verify that the client is able to swallow
Before implementing oral feedings for a client who has had a stroke, which action should the nurse implement?
role play a situation the client identifies as stressful
A client with newly diagnosed essential hypertension is learning to cope with stressful situations in his life. Which activity should the nurse implement to help the client learn constructive coping?
assess the client's respiratory status
A male client returns to the surgical nursing unit after having a thyroidectomy. Which action is most important for the practical nurse to implement?
absence of blood in the stool
A patient with major burns is receiving a cimetidine (Tagamet). Which finding should the practical nurse obtain to best evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?
osteoporosis
The nurse is implementing a focused assessment of a client's muskuloskeletal system. Which family history finding should the nurse identify as an increased risk factor for the client.
failing to follow medical recommendations
The nurse is reinforcing information to an older male client with a history of coronary artery disease about his prescribed daily medication regimen. Which medication is most likely to reduce the client's risk factors.
minimize exposure to sunlight during therapy
The nurse is reviewing the side effects associated with chlopromazine (Thorazine) rectal suppository for a client with nausea and vomiting. Which information should the nurse review with the client?
use sugarless gum and candy to increase salivary secretions
The practical nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiotherapy for cancer of the larynx. Which information should the nurse provide the client to reduce the undesirable effects of radiation.
sitting upright in a tripod position leaning on an overbed table
The practical nurse should place a client in which position for a thoracentesis?
brain tumors increase cerebral mass, resulting in increased intracranial pressure
The wife of a client with a large brain tumor asks the nurse to explain why the tumor should be surgically removed. What is the best response for the nurse to provide.
tracheostomy tray
What equipment should the nurse ensure is the room for a client after a thyroidectomy?