The nurse would explain to a client that the catabolism related to the hypermetabolic state caused by the client's rheumatic fever can be avoided by eating a
a. high-carbohydrate, high-protein diet.
b. high-fat, high-protein diet.
c. high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.
d. high-protein, low-sodium diet
A
An enriched diet high in carbohydrates and protein will answer the body's nutritional needs in the client with a hypermetabolic state induced by inflammatory processes and temperature eleva-tion.
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a. Assess the older adult for exercise habits. b. Perform a screening for depression. c. Reassure the caregiver that this is normal. d. Ask the older adult to provide a sleep diary.
A nurse is preparing to administer an antineoplastic drug that is classified as an antimetabolite. Which of the following might the nurse be preparing to give? Select all that apply
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While orienting to her new position on a telemetry floor a graduate nurse (GN) works with a preceptor
The graduate nurse's preceptor identifies that the novice nurse will need additional instruction on Standard Precautions when she observes which of the following behaviors? A) The GN wears face protection, gloves, and a gown when irrigating a wound. B) The GN washes her hands with a waterless antiseptic agent after removing a pair of soiled gloves. C) The GN puts on a second pair of gloves over her soiled gloves while performing a bloody procedure. D) The GN places a used needle and syringe in the puncture-resistant container without capping the needle.