A nurse is teaching clients about healthy living and obtaining adequate protein from the foods in our diets. Which statement by the clients shows an understanding of an essential amino acid?

A) "A great source of protein that I enjoy is dried pumpkin seeds."
B) "When I'm sick, I take l-glutamine to help my body make more so I heal."
C) "I know my doctor monitors my alanine level along with my liver function."
D) "We don't need to add protein to our diets. Our bodies make their own."


A) "A great source of protein that I enjoy is dried pumpkin seeds."

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a. Registered nurse b. Physical therapist c. Home health aide d. LPN/LVN

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The staff development coordinator planning to teach the use of physical management techniques

when clients become assaultive should stress the importance of a. spontaneity and surprise. b. practice and teamwork. c. caution and superior size. d. diversion and physical outlets.

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A. Phase 1 B. Phase 2 C. Phase 3 D. Phase 4

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Regarding medication administration, what must occur at the change of shifts?

A) The patient's medications must be drawn up B) The medications for the division are counted C) The narcotics for the division are counted D) The LPNs only on the division count medications

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