The nurse is aware that celiac disease is caused by the inability to digest __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Gluten
Gluten, a product from wheat, barley, and rye, cannot be digested in the child with celiac disease and causes malabsorption.
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The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pericarditis. What nursing management should be instituted to minimize complications?
A) The nurse keeps the patient isolated to prevent nosocomial infections. B) The nurse encourages coughing and deep breathing. C) The nurse helps the patient with activities until the pain and fever subside. D) The nurse encourages increased fluid intake until the infection resolves.
Effective communication techniques the nurse can use during the interview process include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Restating d. Probing b. Reflecting e. Sequencing c. Clarifying f. Defending
Which procedure should the nurse follow for assessing an ill or injured person in an emergency?
A) ABCDE procedure B) PERRLA+C procedure C) AVPU procedure D) BCLS procedure
In the context of fluid balance and electrolytes, which of the following statements is true of sodium?
A. Sodium plays a major role in maintaining normal fluid balance. B. The kidneys help maintain normal levels of sodium in plasma and other body fluids. C. Significant loss of sodium through vomiting and diarrhea reduces extracellular fluid volume. D. All of these statements are correct.