When caring for an extremely jaundiced patient with cirrhosis, what should the nurse include provisions for in the plan of care?
a. Encouraging consumption of a high-fat diet
b. Skin care to relieve pruritus
c. Offering foods rich in fat-soluble vitamins
d. Meticulous foot care
Question 2
Which of the following would be the most helpful nursing intervention to increase the comfort of a patient with appendicitis?
a. Application of ice bag
b. Administration of small tap water enema
c. Warm compress over entire abdomen
d. Ambulate for short periods in the room
When working with the patient with impaired hearing, the interpreter needs to direct questions to th
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
Example of problem focused patient
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Patient teaching: nose and sinus assessment
Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.