Which dietary selection should lead the nurse to conclude that the dietary teaching is successful for a patient on a low-sodium diet?
a. Bologna sandwich with tomato juice
b. Hotdog on a bun with pickle relish and skim milk
c. Baked chicken, white rice, and apple juice
d. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with to-mato soup
C
A meal of baked chicken, white rice, and apple juice has the lowest sodium levels.
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a. Opacity of the lens b. A yellow-white reflex on the pupil c. A dark-red spot in front of the iris d. Inflamed mucous membranes of the eyelids
A nurse has replaced the bag and tubing set that are being used to administer intermittent tube feedings to an elderly client with modest nutritional needs
How often should the nurse change the tubing and bag that are used to administer this client's tube feedings? A) After each intermittent feed B) After 24 hours C) Every five to seven days D) Immediately after each time that the tube is flushed
When teaching the client about the side effect of furosemide (Lasix), the nurse instructs him that he will need to eat foods high in which mineral?
A) Potassium B) Sodium C) Calcium D) Iron
Which of the following actions would not help the graduate nurse prepare for an interview?
a. Practice verbal responses to sample ques-tions in front of a mirror. b. Ask a family member to play the role of the interviewer. c. Begin preparing for the interview the day before. d. Ask for constructive feedback regarding answers to sample questions.