N105: Essentials of Nursing Care - Health Differences

Essentials of Nursing Study Guide

21. Donald Sertain has been receiving supplemental oxygen by nasal cannula for several days. Based on this intervention, you should: a. Encourage fluid intake b. Keep mucous membranes moist c. Maintain patient in semi-Fowler's position d. Encourage turn, cough, and deep breathingexercises 22. "I just hate it when you mess with my IV. Why can't you just leave it alone?" The best response to this question would be to explain that the primary purpose for changing the dressing on an IV site is: a. To insure patency b. To prevent infection c. To inspect the insertion site d. To make sure the catheter does not accidentally fall out 23. As you make your morning assessment, you notice that your patient's intake has been scant and her skin turgor is poor. Your nursing actions should include all except: a. Offer preferred fluids frequently b. Increase his IV rate to I5Occ/hour c. Assess personal preferences and usual fluids taken d. Inform the patient why increased fluids are necessary 24. Mr. Morganstein prefers to follow a Kosher diet. Which meal would be most appropriate for him? a. Sliced ham, potato chips, Jell-O b. Lobster Newburg, tomato salad, bakedpotato c. Roast turkey, mashed potato, cottage cheese d. Tuna salad sandwich, potato chips, sugar cookie 25. Beverly Morgan, a 37-year-old with cholecystitis, is complaining of abdominal pain and distention. She also reports passing a large amount of flatus. She should be taught to avoid which food? a. Cauliflower b. Grapes c. Peas d. Carrots

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