A school nurse is presenting a class on nutritional needs to a group of 16-year-old adolescents
When discussing a balanced diet and the reasons for adequate food intake, the nurse explains to this age group the food guide pyramid has what goals? Select all that apply. A. To balance energy expenditure and caloric intake to increase weight gain
B. To promote weight loss and/or maintain weight
C. To decrease the intake of vitamins and minerals
D. To lower chronic disease risks by lowering the intake of fats
B, D
Pyramid balances energy expenditure and caloric intake to decrease weight gain.
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The school nurse observes behavior in the school cafeteria, and identifies students with a positive self concept as one who
1. Bullies other students 2. Has a stable relationship with several groups of friends 3. Spends much of the lunch period alone, looking at other students 4. Finishes the lunches of other students
The client's surgery has been delayed because of hyperkalemia. The client doesn't understand why. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Potassium affects how the heart works and you could have a heart attack if this is not corrected." B. "Your kidneys could quit working during surgery and the surgery would have to be cancelled." C. "We want you to have the best recovery after surgery. Sometimes, if this problem is not corrected before surgery, you may be too sleepy after surgery to talk to your family." D. "By making sure your potassium is normal before surgery, it will keep your heart functioning at its best during your surgery."
A nursing theory which prescribes activities to reach a goal is which type of theory?
A) Factor-isolating theories B) Factor-relating theories C) Situation-relating theories D) Situation-producing theories
In a study evaluating pulse oximetry measures in infants, a researcher notes that the pulse oximeter probes are attached to infants' feet in different ways. This represents which type of measurement error?
a. Environmental b. Equipment c. Subject d. User