A nurse cares for a client who has advanced cardiac disease and states, I am having trouble sleeping at night. How should the nurse respond?
a. I will consult the provider to prescribe a sleep study to determine the problem.
b. You become hypoxic while sleeping; oxygen therapy via nasal cannula will help.
c. A continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, breathing mask will help you breathe at night.
d. Use pillows to elevate your head and chest while you are sleeping.
Question 2
A nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus and a body mass index of 42 who is at high risk for coronary artery disease. Which statement related to nutrition should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
a. The best way to lose weight is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.
b. You should balance weight loss with consuming necessary nutrients.
c. A nutritionist will provide you with information about your new diet.
d. If you exercise more frequently, you won't need to change your diet.
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