A client with cirrhosis has an increased ammonia level. Which diet does the nurse anticipate will be of benefit to the client?

A. One low in protein
B. One high in fluids
C. One high in carbohydrates
D. One with a moderate amount of fat


Ans: A. One low in protein

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a. Injury b. Condition c. Disease d. Pathology

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Place the events in the mental health care movement in chronological order

1 . Establishment of Pennsylvania House 2 . Deinstitutionalization movement 3 . Formation of Committee for Mental Health 4 . Passage of Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) 5 . Dorothea Dix awakens public awareness of plight of mentally ill Put a comma between each answer choice (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.).

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The nurse is planning to teach couples factors that influence fertility. Which of the following should not be included in the teaching plan?

1. Sexual intercourse should occur four times a week. 2. Get up to urinate 1 hour after intercourse. 3. Do not douche. 4. Institute stress-reduction techniques.

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A woman was grabbed by an attacker as she walked home from work. The attacker put a gun to her head, taped her mouth, tied her hands, took her to a remote location, and raped her

Which aspect of this crisis produced the greatest amount of psychologic trauma? a. Threat to her life b. Memory of the event c. Being in a remote location d. Physical pain experienced

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