Author Question: The nurse provides dietary teaching to the patient with hypertension and determines the patient ... (Read 53 times)

itsmyluck · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse provides dietary teaching to the patient with hypertension and determines the patient understood the information when what meal is selected?

A) Hot dogs, baked beans, and cole slaw
B) French fries, grilled hamburger, and cola drink
C) Grilled chicken, green salad with dressing, and baked apple
D) Bologna sandwich with mayonnaise, potato chips, and a chocolate-chip cookie

Question 2

The nurse is providing patient teaching with a patient who is newly diagnosed with epilepsy. The patient asks, Can I still drive to work? What is the nurse's best response?

A) Not until your seizures are controlled by medication
B) Yes, as long as you take your medications regularly.
C) You can drive as soon as therapeutic drug levels are obtained.
D) Epileptics need to use public transportation because a seizure could occur anytime.

matt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Chicken, salad, and fruit are all low in sodium. The other meal options all contain foods high in sodium (i.e., hot dogs, French fries, processed meats like bologna, and potato chips).

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Patients newly diagnosed with epilepsy will not be able to drive. However, after the patient's seizures are controlled (usually for 6 months to 2 years depending on state law), the patient may be able to regain the ability to drive.