RNSG 2331 - Exam 2- Capstone -1

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RNSG 2331 - Exam 2- Capstone -1 Question: The nurse makes selections from the hospital menu for a client who is confused and suspicious of others. Which menu choice is best? You answered this question ... Correctly 1. Ham and vegetable casserole 2. Cheese and crackers 3. Caffeine free tea 4. Packaged sugar free Jell-O  Rationale  Strategies 4. Correct: A client who is suspicious of others needs foods that are packaged and can see them opened. 1. Incorrect: A client who is suspicious of others needs to be able to identify the ingredients in the food that is being eaten. A casserole contains many ingredients and the client may fear that something has been added to the food. 2. Incorrect: Finger foods are best for clients that are manic. 3. Incorrect: Drinks and foods with no caffeine are okay for the confused and suspicious client but this menu choice is not the best choice from the list here. Question: Two days after a myocardial infarction, a client begins reporting orthopnea and dyspnea. Further assessment reveals bi-basilar crackles, jugular venous distension, an S3 heart sound, a BP of 100/60 mm Hg, and apical pulse of 90 beats per minute. The urine output has steadily declined over the past 12 hours. What should the nurse do first? You answered this question Correctly 1. Notify the primary healthcare provider. 2. Increase the IV rate. 3. Elevate the head of the bed. 4. Observe for cardiac arrhythmias.  Rationale  Strategies [Show More]

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