N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice

N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide 73. The astute nurse knows that Muslim patients have special dietary requirements of ______________. a. Calcium-rich dishes b. Pork-free dishes c. Strictly vegetarian dishes d. Fish-free dishes 74. Which of the following is the most appropriate task for a nurse to delegate to a nurse’s aide when dealing with a patient who has had a total abdominal hysterectomy? a. Emptying the urine bag and writing the amount of the I/O sheet b. Teaching coughing and deep breathing c. Performing an abdominal assessment d. A and C only 75. A nurse is giving a presentation to a group of older adults. Which of the following healthcare recommendations is she most likely to suggest? a. Increasing salt intake due to the weather b. Encouraging immunizations for pneumonia and influenza c. Exercising until the patient is tired d. A and B only 76. A proud, new father brings a medal on a necklace to place on the neck of his newborn son. The nurse is concerned about the risk for strangulation. What is the best approach for the nurse to take with the father? a. Tell the father that the infant will be blessed every day by clergy so there is no need for the medal and necklace b. Tell the father of the danger that the necklace would pose to the infant c. Work with the father to remove the necklace and attach the medal to the sheet d. Remove the medal and necklace and give them to the father 77. A nurse is caring for a teenager with acne vulgaris. During the physical exam, the nurse should consider the psychological ramifications of this disorder by ________. a. Teaching the patient about which foods may aggravate her condition b. Educating the patient about keeping the skin clean c. Touching the patient’s shoulder when speaking to her d. All of the above

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