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jwb375

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A client who is 80 years old and has difficulty walking because of arthritis tells the nurse It is awful
  to be old. It seems as though every day is a struggle. No one cares about an old person.. The best
  response from the nurse would be
 
  a. Oh, let's not focus on the negative. Tell me something good..
  b. It is a hard truth. We are a youth-oriented society..
  c. It sounds as though you are having a difficult time. Tell me about it..
  d. You are still able to get around, and your mind is as sharp as a tack..

Question 2

A client tells the nurse that she has had problems with kidney stones three times in the past year. As
  assessment data related to diet and nutritional supplements is gathered, the nurse should pose
  questions about use of megadoses of
 
  a. vitamin A.
  b. vitamin C.
  c. vitamin E.
  d. SAMe.



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Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse uses empathetic understanding to permit the client to express her frustration and clarify
her struggle for the nurse. The other options block communication.

Answer to Question 2

B
Large doses of vitamin C are known to cause kidney stones in some individuals. Option A: Vitamin
A megadoses produces nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and lack of muscle coordination. Option C:
Megadoses of vitamin E may lead to hemorrhage because of its anticoagulant properties. Option D:
SAMe therapy may be helpful in relieving depression.




jwb375

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


peter

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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