Which menu choice by the patient with diverticulosis is best for preventing diverticulitis?
a. Navy bean soup and vegetable salad
b. Whole grain pasta with tomato sauce
c. Baked potato with low-fat sour cream
d. Roast beef sandwich on whole wheat bread
a. Navy bean soup and vegetable salad
A diet high in fiber and low in fats and red meat is recommended to prevent diverticulitis. Although all of the choices have some fiber, the bean soup and salad will be the highest in fiber and the lowest in fat.
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a. The disease is capable of causing a spontaneous abortion. b. The disease is capable of causing birth defects. c. The disease is capable of causing high fever and convulsions. d. The disease is capable of interfering with placental implantation.
At which of the following ages does renal tubular secretion reach adult levels?
a. 2-3 weeks of age b. 2 months of age c. 5 months of age d. 7 months of age
Which of the following types of care do community health nurses provide?
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