A patient is discouraged by the dietary restrictions for her low-sodium diet. The most appropriate response from the nurse is to:
a. emphasize foods the patient can eat.
b. agree that the diet is unpalatable.
c. allow the family to bring food to the patient.
d. explain why the diet is necessary.
a
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Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed in overweight children and teens because:
a. their glucose levels vary with their stage of growth. b. there are frequently no symptoms. c. blood glucose tests are not accurate in children and teens. d. their lifestyles are not conducive to screening for the disease.
To prevent dumping syndrome, you would tell a client to:
a. limit the amount of fluid consumed with a meal. b. drink a cold beverage with each meal. c. avoid fiber-rich foods. d. avoid lying down after eating.
________________________ is the storage form of a carbohydrate, consisting of one unit of glucose and 3 units of water
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Redness, swelling, and tenderness at the insertion site is described as ____
A) hematoma B) phlebitis C) infiltration D) nerve damage