Why is diarrhea serious in infants and young children?
a. Stools are liquid and watery.
b. They cannot meet their own needs.
c. They have large amounts of body water and are at risk for dehydration.
d. Diarrhea causes abdominal cramping and discomfort.
C
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a. Lamaze method c. Bradley method b. Dick-Read method d. American Red Cross method
The nurse is aware that confusion, forgetfulness, and increased risk for falls are common responses in an elderly patient who is taking which type of drug?
a. Laxatives b. Anticoagulants c. Sedatives d. Antidepressants
The nurse is completing a physical assessment on a 55-year-old male who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse that the client might be experiencing superior vena cava syndrome?
1. Face and neck swelling 2. Hourly urine outputs of 250 to 500 mL 3. Calcium level of 14.0 mg/dL 4. Flat jugular veins
Which of the following statements about dietary fiber is correct?
1. Soluble fiber dissolves in oil but not in water. 2. Insoluble fiber increases intestinal excretion of cholesterol. 3. Soluble fiber attaches to other waste products in the intestine to stimulate peristalsis. 4. Fiber is the portion of plants the human body cannot digest.