Pn Adult Medical Surgical Practice B Study Guide Rated A+

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has leukemia and is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? "You should thaw frozen meat at room temperature." "You should use paprika as a seasoning for your food." "You should place your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide." "You should use a glycerin-based soap while bathing." {Ans: "You should place your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide."}A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking enalapril. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? Bradycardia Tremors Cough Hyperglycemia {Ans: Cough}A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had a mechanical mitral valve replacement. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I will notify my dentist about this procedure." "I will take an enteric-coated aspirin daily." "I will use a firm-bristled toothbrush." "I will weigh myself once a week." {Ans: "I will notify my dentist about this procedure."}A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has chronic kidney disease about disease management. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I