The nurse is assessing a new client who is being evaluated for coronary heart disease. After reviewing his dietary habits, the nurse notes which of the following as a possible contributing factor to this client's condition?
A) Monounsaturated fatty acids C) Trans fatty acids
B) Saturated fatty acids D) Polyunsaturated fatty acids
C
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Foods and fats containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils or trans fatty acids have the strongest link to CHD risk of all types of fats.
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The hospital unit is very busy and nursing is understaffed. The nurse recognizes that death is imminent in one of her assigned patients. Nursing behaviors to offer family support would include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Using active listening techniques when in the child's hospital room. 2. Sitting in the room as time permits and looking the parents in the eye. 3. Avoiding tears in the child's room. 4. Offering to call and notify family. 5. Recognizing that these parents' needs are greater than the other patients and staying with the parents.
45 gtt = _____ mL
a. 0.75 b. 4 c. 3 d. 2
According to the theorist Erik Erikson, an individual strives to actualize his identity, is most productive, and demonstrates guidance of and concern for others with a core task of caring during which stage of psychosocial development?
a. Young adulthood (18 to 25 years) b. Maturity (65 years to death) c. Middle adulthood (25 to 65 years) d. Puberty (12 to 18 years)
A psychiatric nurse is trying to help a client overcome his fear of public speaking, which is preventing him from advancing in his career. He has conquered some of his other social phobias such as using public restrooms. During an interview with the nurse to evaluate his progress, he makes all of the following statements. Which statement concerns the nurse?
A. "One of my subordinates just got a promotion." B. "I try to take deep breaths and remain calm when people talk to me." C. "It helps me to have one or two drinks at lunch." D. "I've met a woman whom I'd like to ask out on a date."