During an assessment, the nurse learns that the client ingests a minimal amount of fiber every day. What function does dietary fiber serve in the body?
a. Absorbs water in the large intestine
b. Increases the absorption of vitamins and minerals
c. Assists in the breakdown of carbohydrates
d. Stimulates anabolism
ANS: A
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Which of the following best describes how a community will know whether its disaster plan is adequate?
a. After a disaster occurs and reports of deaths and injuries are fairly accurate b. By following practice drills involving various feasible scenarios as an initial step of planning c. When federal experts have reviewed and approved the plan d. When state officials have reviewed and approved the plan
The nurse is using multidose floor stock to prepare a liquid medication for the client. Which actions by the nurse would reflect correct technique? Select all that apply
1. Shaking the bottle before pouring the medication 2. Placing the palm of the hand on the opposite side of the label on the bottle 3. Checking that it is the proper medication when removing it from the shelf, when pouring it, and prior to replacing it on the shelf 4. Determining the dosage per volume of the medication 5. Calculating the proper amount required to administer the ordered dose, and then rechecking calculations
A nurse believed strongly that intervention for technology-dependent children was needed. What is the most useful intervention that could be implemented by the nurse?
a. Advocating for quality child care, especially respite care b. Emphasizing with all the nurse's friends and neighbors the necessity of supporting parents with technology-dependent children c. Lobbying insurance companies to pay as much for home care as for hospital care d. Teaching young parents how to care for their technology-dependent children at home with minimal stress