Which class of nutrients is the body's primary source of energy?
a. Proteins
b. Carbohydrates
c. Lipids
d. Vitamins
ANS: B
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A) Assess for allergy to iodine B) The time the patient ate C) Assess for skin eruptions D) Assess for ophthalmic symptoms
A client is diagnosed with Bell's palsy. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client?
1. Facial weakness 2. Dry eye 3. Drooling 4. Impaired speech 5. Dizziness 6. Shortness of breath
A patient is receiving a combination of cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and 5-fluorouracil for the treatment of breast cancer given every 4 weeks. The patient's tumor is responding well, but the patient is complaining of swelling of the ankles and shortness of breath. Congestive heart failure is confirmed by ultrasound. Considering the toxicity profiles, what change in therapy would you recommend in this setting?
A. Replace 5-fluorouracil with methotrexate B. Replace doxorubicin with mitoxantrone C. Replace cyclophosphamide with cisplatin D. Add leucovorin to the treatment regimen E. Discontinue cyclophosphamide
While preparing for the patient's discharge, the nurse uses a discharge planning checklist and notes that the patient is concerned about going home because she lives alone. The nurse realizes that successful recovery at home is often based on:
a. The patient's perception of readiness b. Family involvement c. The ability to live alone d. Allowing the patient to make her own arrangements