The client is adhering to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) in his diet. He knows that adhering to the AMDRs has been associated with which of the following?
A) A reduced risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus
B) Weight loss
C) A modest decrease in chronic disease risk
D) A reduced rate of breast cancer
C
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The AMDRs are broad ranges for each energy nutrient, expressed as a percentage of total calories consumed. These ranges are associated with reduced risk of chronic disease and are such that an adequate intake of all nutrients can be obtained.
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a. "Take this drug only when you have prodromal symptoms indicating the onset of a migraine headache." b. "Take this drug as ordered, even when feeling well, to prevent vascular changes associated with migraine headaches." c. "This drug will relieve the pain during the aura phase soon after a headache has started." d. "This medication will have no effect on your heart rate or blood pressure because you are taking it for migraines."
A patient has all of the following issues. Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, identify which issue has priority when planning care
a. A severe toothache b. Wonders if his parents really love him c. Worried about making honor roll in school d. Has concerns about his career
Which of the following statements regarding U.S. teens and pregnancy is accurate?
a. Birthrates are highest among teens in the northern states. b. Pregnancy rates among teens have decreased steadily. c. The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the developed world. d. Birthrates are highest for poor African-American teens.
A modern approach to the development of clinical decisions and clinical judgments is the use of human patient simulators in simulation laboratories on campus. Human patient simulators are best described as:
A) life-sized mannequins with a sophisticated computer interface. B) Small, doll-like devices used for measuring vital signs. C) Health care equipment that has practice modes. D) Life-saving equipment that resuscitates clients in cardiac arrest.