The nurse is caring for the client with cirrhosis. As part of dietary teaching to minimize the effects of the disorder, the nurse teaches the client about foods that are high in thiamine
The nurse determines that the client has the best understanding of the material if the client states to increase intake of which of the following? 1. Pork
2. Milk
3. Chicken
4. Broccoli
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Rationale: Thiamine is present in a variety of foods of plant and animal origin. Pork products are especially rich in the vitamin. Other good sources include peanuts, asparagus, and whole grain and enriched cereals.
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A client is brought to the emergency department, does not speak English, and needs to have an emergency surgical procedure. The hospital has an interpreter available to explain the procedure and help with the consent form
When the interpreter arrives, the staff should make sure that: 1. The interpreter uses words the client is familiar with for the best understanding. 2. They ask the interpreter to translate as closely as possible the same words used by the professional staff. 3. The staff addresses the questions to the interpreter, so nothing is missed. 4. The client's family is included in the process and exchange of information.
An adolescent rapidly develops secondary sex characteristics and body changes. What should the nurse assess to determine how these changes might affect the adolescent's self-concept?
A) expectations of the parents C) meaningful use of time B) developmental environment D) understanding of changes
Which of the following is true of aldosterone?
A. Aldosterone decreases the reabsorption of sodium ions through sodium channels. B. Aldosterone receptors are present in the epithelial cells of organs such as the kidneys, colon, heart, and sweat glands. C. Aldosterone secretion is inhibited by small increases in the potassium ion level in the blood. D. Aldosterone is the most important secreted glucocorticoid.