The patient complains to the nurse about a newly developed intolerance to milk. What should the nurse suggest to fulfill calcium needs?
a. Rye bread
b. Yogurt
c. Apples
d. Raisins
ANS: B
Lactose, primarily found in milk, is a common source of food intolerance. Dairy products are an important source of calcium, which is needed to prevent osteoporosis. Lactose-intolerant individuals need to replace milk with cheese and yogurt, which are processed and digested more easily.
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1. The female adolescent African-American 2. The Caucasian middle-aged adult who smokes 3. The Caucasian woman with central obesity who consumes 2-3 drinks per day 4. The African-American woman who enjoys traditional cultural foods and is overweight
The nurse facilitating a group session is concerned that the members are hesitant about sharing feelings and experiences. The nurse knows that there is a low level of trust among the group members, which will also determine the level of:
1. Cohesion. 2. Family history. 3. Risk-taking. 4. Uniqueness.
A middle-aged male client suffered multiple lower leg injuries after being struck by a vehicle while cycling. The client has had external fixation applied to his left leg as part of his treatment regimen
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Which of the following is an appropriate health-promotion recommendation for an older adult male who has moderate activity and is in generally good health with a good metabolism?
a. Avoid foods fortified with vitamin B12 and vitamin D. b. Consume less than 30% of total calories from fat. c. Include five to six servings of red meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products per day. d. Intake of 1600 calories per day.