You have been referred to the care of an extended care resident who has been diagnosed with a stage III pressure ulcer. You are teaching staff at the facility about the role of nutrition in wound healing
What would be the best meal choice for this patient?
A) Whole wheat macaroni with cheese
B) Skim milk, oatmeal, and whole wheat toast
C) Steak, baked potato, spinach and strawberry salad
D) Eggs, hash browns, coffee, and an apple
Ans: C
Feedback:
The patient should be encouraged to eat foods high in protein, carbohydrates and vitamins A, B, and C. A meal of steak, baked potato, spinach and strawberry salad best exemplifies this dietary balance.
You might also like to view...
Which scenarios would the nurse identify as a quasi-intentional tort rather than an intentional tort?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. A visitor refuses to leave the patient's room after upsetting the patient and being asked to leave. 2. The physician accuses the nurse of incompetence in front of the patient's family. 3. The nurse tells the patient that if he does not starting drinking fluids, an intravenous line will be necessary. 4. The nurse physically restrains a patient so that intravenous access can be obtained. 5. The nursing student takes a cellphone picture of a patient's leg wound to show her classmates.
Which intervention should the nurse anticipate performing first after the birth of an infant with hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
A) Preparing the infant for surgery B) Administering a prostaglandin infusion C) Placing the infant on the transplant list D) Preparing the parents for the death of the infant
Which of the following is the most significant laboratory test used in the diagnosis of meningitis?
A. A client with a positive Kernig's sign B. A cerebral angiography C. Analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid D. Analysis of serum for a complete blood count
Having concern for a person is:
a. Caring b. Empathy c. Enthusiasm d. Respect