Author Question: The nurse is caring for a male patient who states, I have been smoking two packs of cigarettes a day ... (Read 152 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a male patient who states, I have been smoking two packs of cigarettes a day for 20 years and now my nurse practitioner wants me to take vitamins. Do you think I need to take vitamins?

What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. Smoking is bad for your health. I believe if you stop smoking you would certainly be better off and not have to take vitamins.
b. Smokers use vitamin C faster than do nonsmokers, and is linked to iron deficiency. You can either eat more foods containing vitamin C and iron or take dietary supplements.
c. It is probably a good idea. With your history of tobacco use, I'm sure you are lacking in vitamins and nutrients.
d. I really cannot answer this question. You will need to speak with your nurse practitioner to find out more about this.

Question 2

A patient with severe hemorrhoids is incontinent of liquid stool. Which of the following interventions is contraindicated?

a. Apply an indwelling fecal drainage device.
b. Apply an external fecal collection device.
c. Place an incontinence garment on the patient.
d. Place a waterproof pad under the patient's buttocks.