What does the nurse remind the adolescent with diabetes that soluble fiber in the diet can reduce? (Select all that apply.)
a. Blood glucose
b. Serum cholesterol
c. Incidence of infections
d. Absorption of sugar
e. Insulin requirements
ANS: A, B, D, E
Soluble fiber can reduce blood glucose, serum cholesterol, absorption of sugar, and insulin requirements. It has no effect on infections.
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a. Patient will verbalize understanding of pre-procedure preparation to be completed at home the day before the test. b. Patient will feel comfortable about the upcoming test and have trust in the health care providers. c. Patient will learn common side effects of the medications used to prepare the GI tract for endoscopy testing. d. Patient will realize how important regular sigmoidoscopy testing is in the prevention of colon cancer.
A nurse is assessing a healthy, older adult patient for an exercise program to be offered at the local hospital. During the evaluation, the nurse notes the following vital signs: P = 72, RR = 16, BP = 132/70
After 3 minutes of moderate-intensity running on the treadmill, the patient becomes short of breath and states, "I have to stop. I can't do this anymore." The nurse measures his vital signs again: P = 152, RR = 40, BP = 172/98. She instructs him to rest. Vital signs return to baseline after 15 minutes. The nurse should recognize his symptoms as associated with which of the following? a. Anxiety b. Orthostatic hypotension c. Limited activity tolerance d. Respiratory distress
The nurse assesses the adult client's spine. Which expected finding does the nurse assess about the client's alignment and posture?
1. Upper spine bends slightly 2. Spine in straight alignment 3. Slumping to nondominant side 4. Dominant side of client favored
The signs that would lead a nurse to suspect Lanoxin (digoxin) toxicity in an infant would include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Pulse of 120 b. Vomiting c. Refusal to nurse d. Irregular pulse e. Liquid stool