A patient diagnosed with renal failure is unable to excrete protein waste products and develops a condition that requires a protein-restricted diet.
The nurse instructs the patient that azotemia can be diminished by substituting other food groups for protein, such as: a. potatoes.
b. beans.
c. cheese.
d. soy products.
Question 2The family pattern in which the male usually assumes the dominant role and functions in the work role, controls the finances, and makes most decisions is known as the:
a. autocratic family pattern.
b. patriarchal family pattern.
c. matriarchal family pattern.
d. democratic family pattern.
Question 3During the nursing interview, several histories are taken. The history that involves data concerning habits and lifestyle patterns is called:
a. family history.
b. environmental history.
c. past health history.
d. psychosocial history.
Question 4When a patient tearfully declares the use of relaxation techniques does not work for her, the nurse should:
a. give up on the idea.
b. encourage the patient to try again.
c. assure the patient that not everyone is successful.
d. give the patient a sedative.
Question 5The nurse reminds the patient with lactose intolerance that he can avoid the unpleasant symptoms of nausea, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea if he will avoid eating products that include:
a. soy beans.
b. rice.
c. milk.
d. high fiber.
Question 6When collecting data related to the present illness, the nurse must obtain detailed and comprehensive data to assist in establishing:
a. a nursing diagnosis.
b. a nursing care plan.
c. appropriate interventions.
d. nursing orders.
Question 7While conducting an assessment of a patient, the nurse recognizes that the initial step is:
a. a body systems review.
b. the nursing health history.
c. biographical data.
d. the present illness.
Question 8The nurse reminds the patient using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) that the major advantage to this method is that it is:
a. cheaper.
b. more effective.
c. less addictive.
d. quicker.