Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the
nurse thehe will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and
protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse?
(ANS- Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and
cream
A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive
prescriptionsat his last visit returns to the clinic two weeks later to evaluate
his blood pressure (BP). His BP is 158/106 and he admits that he has not
been taking the prescribed medication because the drugs make him "feel
bad". In explaining the need for hypertension control, the nurse should stress
that an elevated BP places the client at risk for which pathophysiological
condition?
(ANS- Stroke secondary to hemorrhage
The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) positioning a
newly admitted client who has a seizure disorder. The client is supine and the
UAP is placing soft pillows along the side rails. What action should the nurse
implement? (ANS- Instruct the UAP to obtain soft blankets to secure to the
side rails instead ofpillows.
An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine
(Cymbalta) for the past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires
immediatefollow-up?
(ANS- Describes life without purpose
A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history of ovarian cancer
has developed an abdominal mass and is being evaluated for possible ovarian
cancer.Her Papanicolau (Pap) smear results are negative. What information
should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
(ANS- Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed
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