The nurse realizes that the venous access site selected for a client on PN is based on:
a. his risk for aspiration.
b. his gastrointestinal function.
c. the expected duration of his IV nutrition support.
d. his psychological status.
c
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a. Cigarette smoking b. Hypertension c. Low total blood cholesterol concentration d. Low concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, scintigraphy is the gold standard for diagnosis of gastroparesis. This test was performed on Mrs. Williams. Explain this test and discuss how her results confirm her diagnosis
Are there other diagnostic tests that could be used?
Negative nitrogen balance occurs
A. during pregnancy. B. in teenagers. C. in children. D. in burn patients.
Mrs. Barclay has type 2 diabetes and you are preparing her for discharge. She tells you that she loves red beans and rice and knows that she must eliminate them from her diet because they will elevate her blood glucose level. You should explain to her that ____
A) on a carbohydrate-counting meal plan, these foods can fit within her carbohydrate allowance at meals B) red beans are eliminated because they are high in complex carbohydrates C) red beans are high in water-soluble fiber and should be avoided D) peas are a better choice than red beans