A nurse is counseling a person with heart disease. Which of the following statements made by the individual would require the nurse to provide additional education?- Skildor

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is counseling a person with heart disease. Which of the following statements made by the individual would require the nurse to provide additional education?

A. �I drink skim milk on a regular basis.� B. �I try not to eat foods that have added salt on the label.� C. �I eat American cheese about once every 2 weeks.� D. �I add salt to many of the food that I eat to enhance the flavor.�

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sodium intake should be limited for heart disease patients.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse in the pediatric oncology unit is working with a family whose toddler has been diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse can best assist the family to deal with this extrinsic stressor by doing which of the following?

A. Setting treatment goals for them until they are able to do so themselves B. Encouraging them to talk about their concerns C. Discussing relaxation techniques such as guided imagery with them D. Asking them if they would like to meet with a member of a pediatric oncology support group

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Encouraging the family to talk about concerns and introducing them to support groups are effective methods of dealing with this stressor.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement about alcohol intake is correct?

A. "Women have a higher death rate related to alcoholism than men." B. "A woman who drinks two glasses of wine per day with her evening meal is considered a moderate drinker." C. "More women than men are considered problem drinkers." D. "Women who experience fewer cognitive effects from drinking are less likely to drink heavily."

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Women have a higher death rate from alcoholism, and moderate drinking is defined as one drink per day for women.

Question 4 of 5

A teenager, who lives at home with her parents and school-aged brother, has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which of the following would be the most appropriate teaching goal for this teenager?

A. Increased energy level B. Improved coping C. Enhanced self-esteem D. Accomplished activities of daily living

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Enhancing self-esteem is crucial for a teenager with anorexia nervosa to overcome body image issues.

Question 5 of 5

A person reports that she has been seeking care from an acupuncturist to help relieve the chronic pain that she has been experiencing. Which of the following statements would be the most appropriate response from the nurse?

A. �You should have told me that the current treatments were helping your pain.� B. �Tell me more about your treatments from the acupuncturist.� C. �Tell me why you decided to not continue with your treatment plan.� D. �You should not be seeing an acupuncturist while receiving professional care.�

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The nurse should seek to understand the patient's use of alternative treatments and their potential impact on prescribed care.

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