List health promotion activities that are evidence-based

List health promotion activities that are evidence-based and explain how the activities benefit patients. You MUST include at least one reference per activity.  The reference MUST be reputable and credible.  Ex:  Journal Articles.

Developed atrial fibrillation

The client has developed atrial fibrillation. The heart rate is 142 beats/min. Which is the priority action for the nurse to take? select one

a) check bilateral capillary refill of the feet

b) instruct the client to take a deep breath and hold it

c) administer lidocaine 100 mg intravenously

d) assess the level of consciousness and orientation

Clostridium difficile infection

The client is diagnosed with a Clostridium difficile infection. Which action is most important for the nurse to take? select one

  1. Keep the client’s room door tightly closed at all times
  2. Wear a gown and gloves while assisting the client with bathing
  3. Instruct family members to use alcohol hand sanitiser before entering the room
  4. Instruct the LPN/ LVN to wear a mask when within 3 feet of the client

Oral iron replacement

52 Nurse instructs a client about oral iron replacement. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the instructions?

  1. I need to take a stool softener every day
  2. Enteric-coated iron preparations are absorbed better than tablets
  3. I will take the medication with a citrus juice
  4. It will be necessary for me to restrict my fruit intake now

The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with severe acute pancreatitis

The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with severe acute pancreatitis. Which finding does the nurse expect to observe during the assessment (Select all that apply.)

a) nausea and vomiting

b) white blood cell count 7,500 mm^3

c) serum calcium 5.8 mg/dL (1.45 mmo/L)

d) localized right quadrant abdominal pain

e) serum glyucose 148 mg/dL (8.21 mmo/L)

d) hyperactive bowel sounds

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Which observation requires an immediate action by the nurse?

a) client reports sensitivity to bright lights

b) apical heart rate is 100 beats/min

c) client reports pain with neck movement

d) Oral temperature 101.2 F (38.4 C)

Type of Cartilage growth

Drag and drop the correct answer inte the text using the terminology discussed in lecture. This type of cartilage growth depends upon stem cells in the perichondrium. This type of bone growth occurs at the epiphyseal plate. This type of cartilage growth occurs at the zone of proliferation of the epiphyseal plate. This type of bone growth results in a thickening or widening of the bone.

The Medullary canal is ?

Which statement regarding long bone is correct? The medullary canal is. lined by periosteum the medullary canal is characteristics of short bones only spongy bone is located only in the metaphysis The epiphyseal disc lies at the junction of the metaphysis and diaphysis in growing bone the inner cellular layer of periosteum allows for growth of bone in width

 Myocardial ischemia and heart attack

Myocardial ischemia and heart attack may arise from cocaine abuse because……. a. it increases oxygen demand (by inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine at adrenergic nerve endings in the heart) and can increase oxygen supply by causing vasodialation b. it decreases oxygen demand (by stimulating reuptake of norepinephrine at adrenergic nerve endings in the heart) and can reduce oxygen supply by causing vasospasm

c. it increases oxygen demand (by inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine at adrenergic nerve endings in the heart) and can reduc oxygen supply by causing vasospasm

d. it increases oxygen demand (by inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine at adrenergic nerve endings in the heart) and can increase oxygen supply by causing vasospasm

Which of the following changes does NOT occur during Atherosclerosis pathogenesis ?

Which of the following changes does NOT occur during atherosclerosis pathogenesis a. Elevated macrophages will increase the formation of foam cells b. increased cytokines and growth factors production c. increased NO production d. Elevated scavenger receptors expressed on macrophages that increases uptake of the oxidized LDL by macrophages e. Elevated oxidized LDL into macrophages will increase the conversion of macrophages into foam cells