The nurse is with a client who is listening to a dietician emphasize the need for adequate nutrition. Further, the dietician explains the functions of enzymes, which includes what?
A) Synthesizing protein
B) Speeding up chemical reactions
C) Producing ribosomes
D) Bringing about cell division
B
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Following several months of joint pain in her hands and knees, a 73 year-old client has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which of the nurse's following teaching points is likely to be of the most use to the client?
A) "Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are your best choice for the pain that accompanies osteoarthritis.". B) "This health problem is usually a result of wear and tear, so keeping your joints immobilized as much as possible can slow the progression.". C) "Even though it might cause some discomfort, it's important for you to now exercise more, not less, than before.". D) "There are changes you can make in your diet to help control your osteoarthritis, and surgical options now exist if it worsens.".
After having a consultation with the orthopedic surgeon, a nurse has learned that a client's fracture will be treated with external fixation rather than with a cast
The nurse should recognize that this chosen treatment heightens the client's risk of what nursing diagnosis? A) Risk for Infection B) Ineffective Coping C) Sleep Deprivation D) Risk for Trauma
A nurse is assisting with serving dinner trays on the unit. Upon receiving the dinner tray for a patient admitted with acute gallbladder inflammation, the nurse will question which of the following foods on the tray?
A) Fried chicken B) Mashed potatoes C) Dinner roll D) Tapioca pudding
The nurse is caring for an older adult client with sensorineural hearing loss. Which assessment finding does the nurse correlate with the client's health history?
a. History of frequent ear infections b. Swims frequently c. Worked in a sawmill for the last 20 years d. Had a tumor removed from his left ear-drum last year