Med Surg Final- Exam 4

Med Surg Final- Exam 4 The nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for a loop diuretic. Which nutritional intervention is most important for the nurse to add to the care plan? Increase intake of leafy green vegetables Increase intake of bananas and potatoes Avoid foods like canned soups and hot dogs Limit caffeine intake - ANSWER Increase intake of bananas and potatoes The patient has been prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which food choice indicates that the patient requires additional teaching? Fresh spinach Pickles Whole-grain pasta Grapefruit - ANSWER Pickles The nurse is teaching a pregnant patient who works as a cashier in a grocery store about varicose vein prevention. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan? Add vitamin C to diet March in place while standing at the counter Avoid tight support hose Wear supportive shoes - ANSWER March in place while standing at the counter The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent endovenous laser treatment. Which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about postprocedure management has been successful? "I should wear compression stocking for 5 days" "I should walk at least an hour every day for 2 weeks" "I should massaging the legs to stimulate circulation" "I should notify my doctor if my foot is warm to the touch" - ANSWER "I should walk at least an hour every day for 2 weeks" The nurse is caring for a patient with a compression dressing. Which action indicates appropriate wound care? The nurse changes the compression dressing daily The nurse uses an alcohol-based cleanser before applying the compression dressing The nurse places a compression dressing over the wound dressing The nurse dons a face mask before applying a compression dressing - ANSWER The nurse places a compression dressing over the wound dressing