During assessment, a client notes that he is following a special diet for weight loss. The diet occurs in four phases that help decrease carbohydrate intake, which he believes cause him to gain weight. The client is:
A) Avoiding gluten.
B) Eating a Paleo diet.
C) Using the Atkins diet
D) Binge eating and purging.
C) Using the Atkins diet
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An example of a measurable goal would be:
a. "The patient will be able to lift 10 lb by the end of week one." b. "The patient will be able to lift weights by the end of the week." c. "The patient will be able to lift his normal weight amount." d. "The patient will be able to life an acceptable amount of weight by week one."
To assist the nurse in evaluating the patient's hydration status, assessment would include
a. orthostatic hypotension and neck vein filling. b. pupil checks and Kernig sign. c. Chvostek and Trousseau signs. d. S4 gallop and edema.
The study of complex adaptive systems helps students and nurses understand the complexity of nursing work and implications for workplace environments as they apply to which of the following standards? Select all that apply
A. Emotional maturity B. Authentic leadership C. Skilled communication D. Meaningful recognition E. Respiratory assessment F. Appropriate staffing G. True collaboration H. Effective decision-making
A client diagnosed with arteriosclerosis is prescribed an anticoagulant. For which of the following should the nurse assess in this client?
1. Respiratory distress 2. Skin breakdown 3. Decreased urine output 4. Bruising and bleeding