The nurse is consulting with the registered dietitian about diet therapy for a patient with chronic venous stasis ulcers. What are the dietary recommendations to help this patient promote wound healing?
a. High-protein foods
b. Vitamin D and B supplements
c. Low-fat foods
d. High-calcium foods
Answer: a. High-protein foods
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1. Encouraging the client to be as active as possible. 2. Encouraging the client to talk with distant relatives. 3. Encouraging the client to share his thoughts and feelings. 4. Encouraging the client to follow the treatment regimen.
The client is receiving a hypertonic enteral formula. What side effect might the client have from this enteral formula?
A) Vomiting B) Diarrhea C) Lactose intolerance D) Hyperglycemia
A 3-month-old baby who was born at 25 weeks has been exposed to prolonged oxygen therapy. Due to oxygen therapy, the nurse explains to the parents, their infant is at a greater risk for which of the following?
1. Visual impairment 2. Hyperthermia 3. Central cyanosis 4. Sensitive gag reflex
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.