The nurse understands that effective long-term dietary changes usually involve:
a. nursing interventions only.
b. emphasizing what not to eat for reinforcement value.
c. more than one consultation, behavior change is a process.
d. client's acquiring knowledge which is a strong motivator for all clients.
c
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1. Acquisition of a backup generator 2. Designation of an emergency shelter site 3. Provision for an alternate heating source if power is lost 4. Notifying the power company that the child is on life support
During the first 24 hours of life, which of these signs may be the FIRST indication that a newborn may have Hirschsprung's disease?
a. has projectile vomiting and visible peristaltic waves b. fails to pass a stool c. has numerous black, tarry, mucous stools d. turns dusky and chokes during any attempt at oral feedings
The nurse determines that a patient has a scaphoid abdomen. Which health problem should the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
1. type 2 diabetes mellitus 2. Crohn disease 3. malnutrition 4. diverticulosis
Which clinical manifestation change indicates to the nurse that the therapy for the client with hyperaldosteronism is effective?
A. The serum calcium level (total) has increased from 8.6 to 9.0 mg/dL. B. The urine output has decreased from 25 mL/hr to 15 mL/hr. C. The systolic blood pressure has decreased by 24 mm Hg. D. The fasting blood glucose level is 86 mg/dL.