Which dietary guideline would be the most important for the nurse to instruct a patient with diabetes mellitus?
1. Include foods rich in calcium at every meal.
2. Eliminate as much fat from the diet as possible.
3. Eat at regular times including meals and snacks.
4. Ingest the majority of daily caloric intake in the morning meal.
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Rationale: Eating foods rich in calcium are generally healthy but are not related to blood glucose control.
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a. Coordinate research teams. b. Expand the basic body of nursing knowledge. c. Mentor other nurses in research. d. Seek and obtain grants.
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1) Just right or left of the sternal notch 2) In the tail of Spence 3) In the areola 4) At the seventh intercostal space
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Which response by the nurse is correct? a. "Suboxone has a lower risk of abuse." b. "Suboxone has a longer half-life." c. "Subutex causes more respiratory depression." d. "Subutex has more buprenorphine."
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1. Developing a detailed work plan 2. Conducting a primary assessment of the community 3. Encouraging politicians and other decision makers to commit to community capacity building 4. Developing a strategic plan