The nurse explains that digested macronutrients are stored: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. As glycogen.
2. As fat.
3. As amino acids.
4. Sugars.
5. Unsaturated fats.
1,2
Rationale: Digested carbohydrates are maintained in the body as either glycogen or fat.
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For the nurse to assess right ventricular function and venous blood return in the patient, a central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring line is established. The results are a decreased central venous pressure, which indicates:
A) Possible hypovolemia B) Possible hypervolemia C) Right ventricular failure D) Left ventricular failure
The nurse is caring for a patient with ketoacidosis, who is complaining of increasing lethargy and occasional confusion following several weeks of rigid adherence to a carbohydrate-free diet
The nurse understands which of the following phenomena is most likely occurring? A) High-fat, low-carbohydrate dietary intake is associated with respiratory acidosis. B) In the absence of carbohydrate energy sources, her body is metabolizing fat and releasing ketoacids. C) Metabolism of dietary fats without the buffer action of carbohydrates results in the catabolism of ketoacids. D) Decreased carbohydrate intake induces insulin deficiency and consequent ketoacidosis.
To achieve the treatment goal of increased tissue perfusion in a client who has sickle-cell disease, which of these nursing interventions is appropriate?
a. Teach the client to take apical and radial pulses. b. Elevate head of bed and administer oxygen as needed. c. Monitor for symptoms of electrolyte imbal-ance. d. Restrict fluid intake.
Since the 1940s, the incidence of a number of communicable diseases has been dramatically reduced. Currently, to prevent communicable diseases in the community,
as evidenced by objectives in Healthy People 2010 and related efforts, there has been renewed emphasis on: 1. Antibiotic treatment. 2. Childhood immunizations. 3. Environmental sanitation. 4. Lifestyle changes. 5. Quarantine and exclusion of persons known to be carriers.