Dietary planning is an essential part of the diabetic client's regimen. The American Diabetes Association recommends which of the following caloric guidelines for daily meal planning?
A client reports to the nurse that the voices are practically nonstop and that he needs to leave the hospital immediately to find his girlfriend and kill her. The best verbal response to the client by the nurse at this time is:
A 55-year-old man has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. His physician orders a low-sodium diet for him. When he asks, "What does salt have to do with high blood pressure?'' the nurse's initial response would be:
The nurse is caring for a 6-week-old girl with meningitis. To help her develop a sense of trust, the nurse should:
The physician orders medication for a client's unpleasant side effects from the haloperidol. The most appropriate drug at this time is:
