A patient with a history of emphysema, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia is in the critical care unit on a ventilator. The nutrition assessment notes that the patient has a protein and vitamin deficiency and is underweight
Which formula for nutritional assessment is most appropriate? a. Elemental protein formula
b. Fiber-added formula
c. High medium–chain triglyceride formula
d. Lactose-free formula
B
Added fiber helps control blood glucose and reduce hyperlipidemia.
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A patient who is recovering from a mastectomy relates that she no longer feels like a woman. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "I am sure you will feel differently when you have your prosthetic bra." b. "Have you told your husband how you feel?" c. "I will bring you a catalog that carries built-in prosthetic bras." d. "Would you like me to arrange a visit from ‘Reach for Recovery'?"
A patient who has received a bone marrow transplant develops a maculopapular rash on the palms of both hands and the soles of the feet. The patient complains of severe abdominal pain with bloody diarrhea
What should the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing? 1. graft-versus-host disease 2. chronic tissue rejection 3. acute tissue rejection 4. hyperacute tissue rejection
A nurse would be especially careful to monitor for sufficient intake of which of the following minerals by the adolescent client that is in a period of rapid physical growth?
1. calcium 2. selenium 3. copper 4. magnesium
When a nurse conducts an interview with a patient, what is the underlying purpose?
A) To provide therapeutic communication when indicated B) To gather subjective information C) To assess the patient's physical status D) To identify the patient's diagnoses