A client with macular degeneration tells the nurse that his vision seems to have stopped getting worse with a change in his diet. The nurse realizes the client most likely has implemented which of the following?
1. Low fat diet
2. High carbohydrate diet
3. Low protein diet
4. High antioxidant diet
4. High antioxidant diet
Rationale:
A diet high in antioxidants, such as fish, green leafy vegetables, copper, and zinc, has been shown to slow the progression of the disorder. Low fat diet, high carbohydrate diet, or low protein diets do not affect the progression of macular degeneration.
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a. Teeth appearing shorter b. Tongue that looks smoother in appearance c. Buccal mucosa that is beefy red in appearance d. Small, painless lump on the dorsum of the tongue
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a. Binder b. Polypeptide c. Dye d. Filler
The nurse is caring for a woman in labor who is obese. The client's labor is not progressing as expected, and there is concern that the uterus is not contracting strongly. The physician wants to monitor strength of contractions and fetal status
The nurse would prepare for what type of monitoring? A) intrauterine catheter B) fetal scalp monitor C) intrauterine catheter and fetal scalp monitor D) electronic fetal monitoring
A problem may be defined as:
A. Anything that will need further evaluation or attention B. The chief concern that the patient tells you when they come in for a visit C. Developed from the review of systems D. Absence of findings that denote health or well-being