A patient asks what food may be eaten before a stool specimen is obtained for occult blood. What food should the nurse allow the patient to eat?
a. Fish
b. Apples
c. Red meats
d. Green, leafy vegetables
B
Diets rich in meats; green, leafy vegetables; poultry; and fish may produce false-positive results.
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a. 39.2 b. 37.2 c. 38.7 d. 36.8
A clinical clue for suspected renal artery stenosis would be
A. Decreased urine output B. Development of resistant hypertension in a previously well-controlled patient C. Retroperitoneal pain on the affected side D. Rising BUN level with normal creatinine level
A nurse is teaching a client measures to help relieve sleeplessness. Which would be the highest priority teaching point during the instructional session?
a. Avoid caffeine-containing beverages before sleep. b. Perform strenuous exercise before bedtime. c. Drink lots of fluids before bedtime. d. Eat a heavy meal before bedtime.
The goal of The Healthy Cities Movement is to:
1. Put health promotion on the political agenda of cities 2. Reorganize the current health care system 3. Maximize the cost-benefit ratio of health care 4. Improve the quality of care in communities