A goal of medical treatment for patients with cirrhosis is to prevent complications and limit cell damage. A major approach is to promote rest. What rationale supports this approach?
a. Allows time for a transplant
b. Allows the liver to regenerate
c. Prevents red cell destruction
d. Decreases the risk of trauma
B
With rest, the liver will regenerate healthy tissue and return to normal functioning. Rest must in-clude other measures to promote healing, such as dietary measures and no alcohol.
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a. As an advocate, the practical nurse uses his or her power and influence to promote an environment that supports the goals of restorative care b. As an advocate, the practical nurse intervenes when family members do not support the plan of care c. As an advocate, the practical nurse confronts the interdisciplinary team when their goals do not address their advocacy role d. As an advocate, the practical nurse develops an adversarial role with the interdisciplinary team
Cell membranes contain different proteins that perform different functions, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Receptors 2. Enzymes 3. Channels 4. Porters 5. Antigens
Which of the following is the most important goal in the nursing plan of care to decrease the frequency of hospitalizations for acute exacerbations of HF in older adults who have HF?
a. Control fluid bal-ance. c. Prevent decondi-tioning. b. Control blood pressure. d. Maintain patient safety.
Obtaining the respirations of an infant requires a modified approach from that of an adult because:
a. infants breathe through their noses. b. infants have very rapid respirations. c. infants' respirations are thoracic in nature. d. infants' respiratory movements are abdominal.