What is the priority nursing diagnosis for Raymond at this time?
A. Risk for new opportunistic infections related to decreased immune function
B. Social isolation related to worsening of condition
C. Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements related to medication side effects
D. Fatigue related to altered body chemistry
Answer: A. Risk for new opportunistic infections related to decreased immune function
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A person is on a fiber- and residue-restricted diet. The person can have which of the following?
a. Raw fruits and vegetables b. Cottage and cream cheese c. French fries d. Breads and oats
Find the total time to infuse: ________. Ordered: 200 mL D5W @ 75 gtt/min using 60 gtt/mL tubing
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).