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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diverticulitis.
- A. Which dietary instruction is most appropriate for a client with diverticulitis?
- B. Low-fiber diet during acute episodes.
- C. High-fat diet to reduce inflammation.
- D. Avoid dairy products.
- E. Limit fluid intake.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fiber diet during acute diverticulitis episodes reduces bowel irritation. High-fiber is used for prevention, dairy is not restricted, and fluids are encouraged.
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The hospital is planning to downsize and eliminate a number of staff positions as a cost-saving measure. To assist staff in this change process, the nurse manager is preparing for the 'unfreezing' phase of change. With this approach the nurse manager should:
- A. Discuss with the staff how to deal with any defensive behavior
- B. Explain to the unit staff why change is necessary
- C. Assist the staff during the acceptance of the new changes
- D. Clarify what the changes mean to the community and hospital
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Explain to the unit staff why change is necessary. The first phase of change, unfreezing, begins with awareness of the need for change. This can be facilitated by the manager who clearly understands the need and stands behind it.
A client with diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication, the nurse should instruct the client to:
- A. Take his insulin each day at 1400 hours
- B. Engage in physical activity daily
- C. Increase the amount of regular insulin
- D. Eat a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Somogyi's effect involves rebound hyperglycemia due to nighttime hypoglycemia. A bedtime snack with protein and carbohydrates prevents hypoglycemia. Options A, B, and C do not directly address this issue.
Delirium tremens could best be described as
- A. Disorganized thinking, feelings of terror and non-purposeful behavior
- B. A generalized shaking of the body accompanied by repetitive thoughts
- C. An excited state accompanied by disorientation, hallucination and tachycardia
- D. Single or multiple jerks caused by rapid contracting muscles
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An excited state accompanied by disorientation, hallucination and tachycardia. Delirium tremens involves severe withdrawal symptoms, including confusion, hallucinations, and autonomic hyperactivity.
An 80 year-old nursing home resident has a temperature of 101.6 degrees Fahrenheit rectally. This is a sudden change in an otherwise healthy client. Which should the nurse assess first?
- A. Lung sounds
- B. Urine output
- C. Level of alertness
- D. Appetite
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Level of alertness. Assessing the level of consciousness (alert vs. lethargic vs. unresponsive) will help the provider determine the severity of the acute episode. If the client is alert, responses to questions about complaints can be followed-up quickly.
A 10-year-old for a cardiac catheterization.
Which of the following plans would be MOST appropriate for the nurse to use to prepare a 10-year-old for a cardiac catheterization?
- A. Show a videotape specifically prepared for children about cardiac catheterization.
- B. Provide the child with a pamphlet about the procedure and encourage him to read it.
- C. Draw a picture of a heart and explain where the tube will go and what the doctor will see.
- D. Present a puppet show explaining the anatomy and physiology of the heart.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: Think about the developmental stage of a 10-year-old. (1) video will provide correct information but is not best preparation for a school-age child (2) pamphlet will contain correct information but is not best preparation for a school-age child (3) correct-this plan will best prepare the child for the procedure (4) would be more appropriate for a younger child