You are assigned to provide care for a client preparing for discharge after being hospitalized to manage an acute episode of gout.
After providing the discharge teaching, which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the care and management of gout in preparation for discharge?
A) I will need to reduce my fluid intake to 2 L / day.
B) Application of heat to my joints is recommended to manage the discomfort.
C) My dietary intake should include liver at least one or two times per week to promote healing.
D) Ice packs to the painful areas will be helpful.
Question 2
Which gastrointestinal change in an older patient does the nurse recognize as being associated with aging?
1. Decreased esophageal motility
2. Decreased incidence of cholelithiasis
3. Increase in hydrochloric acid in the stomach
4. Increased absorption of nutrients in the intestines
Example of Health Care Services
An extended care facility.
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Preparing Slides
Who Takes Care of the Children While the Mothers Are at Work?
Functional foods are being used by some health care professionals