A child with an undiagnosed gastrointestinal condition is malnourished. The nurse is monitoring and adjusting his parenteral nutrition as needed
What single evaluation is the most important for the nurse to perform to track this patient's nutritional status?
A) Height measurement
B) Serial weight measurement
C) Albumin level
D) Visual inspection of skin
B
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An experienced nurse is describing the characteristics of a therapeutic one-to-one relationship to a nursing student. Which of the following is the most accurate description?
1. The relationship between the nurse and client is reciprocal. 2. The nursing process is the cornerstone of the relationship. 3. The essential feature of the relationship is a therapeutic alliance. 4. The nurse must meet the client's needs throughout the relationship.
A healthy young adult asks what can be done to improve eating habits. Which information should the nurse emphasize from the U.S. Dietary Guidelines with this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Limit sodium intake to 2,300 mg/day. b. Limit alcoholic beverages to 4 drinks/day. c. Only drink beer on the weekends and avoid liquor. d. Choose fiber rich fruits, vegetables, and grains often. e. Consume less than 10% of calories from saturated fatty acids.
Which of the following is the last step when disposing of infectious wastes?
a. label the waste b. disinfect carts used to carry the waste c. dispose of the waste in designated areas d. wash hands
A patient tells the nurse that he avoids all narcotic pain medications because he has experienced "flashbacks" while taking them. The nurse realizes this patient is most likely describing the effects of:
1. LSD. 2. Cocaine. 3. Marijuana. 4. Alcohol.