The nurse would instruct a patient with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) to select which of the following nutritious foods because of the increased metabolism related to the disease. (Select all that apply.)
a. Coffee with cream
b. Lean meat
c. White bread
d. Leafy green vegetables
e. Supplemental vitamin D
ANS: B, D, E
Nutritious food sources, such as food high in protein (e.g., lean meat), sources of vitamin B (e.g., leafy green vegetables), and vitamin D supplements are helpful to meet the metabolic needs of the patient with hyperthyroidism.
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An organized system of health care delivery that, for a fixed fee, provides primary care services, emergency and preventive treatment, and hospital care is called
1. Preferred provider organization 2. Community center 3. Health maintenance organization 4. Point-of-service provider
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A) patient should ambulate with bare feet. B) patient should wear nonslip footwear. C) patient should ambulate wearing socks. D) nurse or PT should evaluate the footwear.