A client with HIV disease asks for some general nutritional guidelines. Which of the following is an appropriate response?
A) Avoid high-protein supplements.
B) It is not necessary to increase fat in the diet.
C) Try to eat only three times a day.
D) Be sure to take a multivitamin and mineral tablet daily
B
Feedback:
Because PLHA may have lipid abnormalities, a low–saturated fat diet, not a low–total fat diet, may be beneficial.
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a. Check the intravenous (IV) infusion site for swelling or redness. b. Check the infusion pump settings for accuracy. c. Make eye contact with the patient, and introduce him or herself as the patient's nurse. d. Offer the patient something to drink.
The nurse administers what drug to terminate supraventricular tachycardia?
A) Lidocaine (Lidocaine Parenteral) B) Flecainide (Tambocor) C) Adenosine (Adenocard) D) Dronedarone (Multaq)
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A) "I will notify the doctor if I have a fever or any other signs of infection." B) "I will drink at least 3 L of fluid per day." C) "I will notify the doctor if I am not having a bowel movement daily." D) "I will stop taking my medication if I notice any side effects and then notify the doctor."
The rehabilitation nurse stresses that the major focus in a rehabilitation setting is
a. acquisition of services for the newly discharged client. b. elimination of clinical manifestations. c. prevention of disease progression. d. skills' instruction for independence.