A non-vegetarian client, after a minor heart attack, has decided to turn lacto-ovo
vegetarian by eliminating all meat from his diet. What appropriate instruction should the
nurse give such a client?
A) Eat at least three to five egg yolks in a week
B) Use refined foods rather than whole grain products
C) Avoid non-fat milk
D) Eat food rich in vitamin C with every meal
D
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The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with cardiomyopathy. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. Avoid strenuous activity and allow time for rest periods. 2. Take vitamin B12 supplements daily. 3. Maintain a daily intake of vegetables high in vitamin K. 4. Keep the lower extremities elevated whenever sitting.
The clock shows 11:42 AM. In 24-hour clock time, this is:
a. 11:42. b. 1142. c. 2342. d. 11:43 AM.
The most important strategy to increase survival in breast cancer is:
1. Smoking cessation 2. Early detection 3. Weight reduction 4. Dietary fat reduction
During an intake interview, the nurse observes the patient grimacing and holding his hand over his stomach. The patient previously denied having any pain. What action should the nurse take next?
a. Examine the history closely for etiology of pain. b. Ask the patient if he is experiencing ab-dominal pain. c. Record that patient seems to be having abdominal discomfort. d. Physically examine the patient's abdomen.