A high school athlete tells the nurse that a high-protein diet is necessary for strong muscles. The nurse will want to point out to the athlete that:
1. A high protein diet will lead to weight loss so should be avoided.
2. The additional protein will provide extra energy.
3. It is not worth the extra expense.
4. Strong muscles are developed with exercise, not extra protein.
4
Rationale: Strong muscles are developed with repetitive use of the muscles as part of a training program. A very high-protein diet may lead to weight loss, but that is only in combination with reduced carbohydrate intake. Protein is not used for energy by the body as long as there is adequate carbohydrate and fat consumption. The nurse should deal with the client's statement, not be judgmental about expense.
You might also like to view...
A physician in explaining the functions of the skeleton to a client. These include to provide the body with a structural framework as well as to:
a. restrict movement of muscles attached to the skeleton b. act as a protective casing for internal organs such as the brain, heart and lungs c. storing sodium and releasing it when needed by the body d. breakdown blood cells in the red bone marrow
While assessing a female client from the Middle East, the nurse observes that the client makes no eye contact, and answers questions by head nodding, or with only a few words
The nurse's entry into the client's record indicates that the client "appears to be frightened.". This is an example of: 1. Personal interpretation. 2. Objective data. 3. Subjective data. 4. Nursing diagnosis.
The nurse is aware that vitamins are organic compounds that differ in function and availability. When discussing the difference with a client, which of the following statements would best describe vitamins?
A) Vitamins are composed of long chains of molecules linked together. B) Vitamins provide energy. C) Vitamins are susceptible to destruction by factors such as heat, air, and light. D) Vitamins exist in only one active form.
In nursing, the major sources of research problems are:
A) clients and illness B) practice and theory C) literature reviews and abstracts D) concepts and processes