A high-calorie, high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet can be used to treat ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cirrhosis
A high-calorie, high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet is used in the treatment of cirrhosis.
You might also like to view...
The nurse identifies the following assessment findings on a client with pre-eclampsia: blood pressure 158/100; urinary output 50 mL/hour; lungs clear to auscultation; urine protein 11 on dipstick; and edema of the hands, ankles, and feet
On the next hourly assessment, which of the following new assessment findings would be an indication of worsening of the pre-eclampsia? 1. Blood pressure 158/104 2. Urinary output 20 mL/hour 3. Reflexes 21 4. Platelet count 150,000
An 8-year-old child has Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and has been prescribed topiramate. The nurse will teach the child's parents to observe for which of the following?
A) Dizziness and drowsiness B) Nausea and vomiting C) Weight gain D) Decreased sweating and elevated temperature
The nurse is instructing a client with an ileostomy on appliance use and changing it. What statement made by the client demonstrates the client understands of using a new appliance for the first time?
A) "I will patch test it first on nonirritated skin at the inner aspect of my forearm." B) " I can expect the new appliance to sting or itch for the first 24 hours." C) "When changing the appliance and faceplate, I should scrub vigorously to remove all debris." D) "I should change the faceplate every 8 hours."
The nurse is working on the renal transplant unit. To reduce the risk of infection in a patient with a transplanted kidney, it is imperative for the nurse to do what?
A) Wash hands carefully and frequently B) Ensure immediate function of the donated kidney C) Instruct the patient to wear a face mask D) Restrict visitors