What are the goals of nutritional therapy for someone with CHF?
• Reduce weight to IBW.
• Reduce Na to prevent fluid retention; reduction appropriate to condition.
• Reduce fluid to help fluid retention; reduction appropriate to condition.
• The remaining constituents would be in accordance with American Heart Association diet recommendations.
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a. Crepitation b. Mastoiditis c. Temporal arteritis d. Bell palsy
After the older adult dies, the brother who has a history of alcohol abuse upsets the family by going on a drinking binge instead of attending the funeral. Which of the following is the best de-scription of the brother's behavior?
a. Personality disorder c. Disenfranchised grief b. Disrespectful atti-tude d. Chronic grief
Adult disorders such as chronic anxiety and depression often are associated with childhood:
a. Illnesses b. Fears c. Education d. Abuse
The nurse has just received a patient from the emergency department with an admitting diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. To prevent the spread of nosocomial infections to other patients, what is the best action by the nurse?
a. Implement droplet precautions upon admission. b. Wash hands thoroughly before leaving the room. c. Scrub the hub of all central line ports prior to use. d. Dispose of all bloody dressings in biohazard bags.