A client is diagnosed with chronic stable angina caused by plaques in the coronary arteries. The client receives a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin to use as needed when angina occurs. Which additional medication does the nurse anticipate would be prescribed for this client?

A. Automatically switching to liquid nutrition without assessing the client’s tolerance and needs may not be the most appropriate first step. It’s important to consider the client’s preferences, nutritional requirements, and overall ability to tolerate different types of food.
B. This is a highly appropriate and commonly recommended intervention for clients experiencing nausea and weight loss due to chemotherapy. Small, frequent meals can help manage nausea better than large meals and ensure a more consistent intake of calories and nutrients.
C. Eating one large meal per day is generally not advisable for clients with nausea, as it can exacerbate feelings of fullness and discomfort. Large meals may increase nausea and make it more difficult for the client to consume adequate nutrients. Small, frequent meals are generally better tolerated and more effective for managing nausea and ensuring consistent nutrient intake.
D. Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube and administering tube feedings is a more invasive measure and is usually considered only if oral intake is severely compromised and other interventions have been ineffective. Tube feedings are appropriate for clients who cannot meet their nutritional needs through oral intake due to severe nausea, vomiting, or other conditions.

A. Proper hand hygiene is critical to prevent introducing infections into the eye, especially after eye surgery. The client should always wash their hands before touching their eyes or administering any eye drops to maintain sterility and reduce the risk of infection.
B. After extracapsular cataract extraction, the cataract itself does not grow back on the implanted lens. However, a condition called posterior capsule opacification (PCO) can occur, where the membrane behind the lens becomes cloudy. This can be treated with a simple outpatient procedure called YAG laser capsulotomy.
C. Bending at the waist can increase intraocular pressure and put strain on the eye, which can hinder healing or increase the risk of complications. The client should be advised to avoid bending over and instead use alternative methods, such as bending their knees or getting assistance to reach items on the ground.
D. In modern cataract surgery, many procedures are performed without sutures or with self-sealing techniques that do not require suture removal. The specific follow-up care, including whether sutures need to be removed, should be confirmed with the surgeon.
E. Wearing an eye shield at night helps protect the eye from accidental rubbing or injury while sleeping, which is crucial for proper healing. The client should follow the physician's instructions regarding the duration of shield use, but wearing it until cleared by the physician is generally recommended to ensure the eye remains protected during the initial healing period.