The public health nurse is preparing an education program on preventing laryngeal trauma and obstruction for community members. What should the nurse include in this program?
Select all that apply.
1. how to perform the Heimlich maneuver
2. the need to abstain from eating when ingesting alcohol
3. the need to carry a list of medications in a wallet at all times
4. the need to wear a medical alert bracelet if allergic to stinging insects
5. the need for people who wear dentures to take small bites when eating
Question 2A patient who is on isoniazid (INH) for pulmonary tuberculosis tells the nurse he doesn't like taking the medication because it makes his fingers burn. The nurse concludes that the patient is experiencing which effect?
1. a common side effect of isoniazid (INH) that will go away after completing the medication
2. a common side effect of isoniazid (INH) that can be treated with pyridoxine
3. a long-term complication of isoniazid (INH) that has no treatment
4. a common complication of isoniazid (INH) that can be treated with vitamin B12 injections
Question 3During a health history the nurse suspects that a patient may be experiencing sleep apnea. What findings led the nurse to make this clinical decision?
Select all that apply.
1. The patient is yawning.
2. Blood pressure is 188/92 mmHg.
3. The patient reports having a headache every morning.
4. The patient reports a change in appetite and a 10 lb weight loss in 2 months.
5. The patient says family members complain about her snoring.