If a client with cirrhosis has fat malabsorption, the following intervention and evaluation is most appropriate:
a. restrict fat in diet until steatorrhea is controlled.
b. avoid refined carbohydrates until albumin level is normal.
c. restrict sodium to 2000 milligrams daily until daily weight is stable.
d. provide enzymes to facilitate fat digestion and abdominal distention will decrease as evidenced by consistency in reduced measurement of daily abdominal girth.
a
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The term __________ refers to an opening between an internal body structure and the skin
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Influenza vaccine may be administered annually to:
1. Patients with an egg allergy 2. Pregnant patients 3. Patients age 6 weeks or older 4. Patients with acute febrile illness
The __________ approaches the examination by assessing each body system separately
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A nurse is brushing the hair of a client admitted to the health care facility following a fracture in the hand. The nurse implements this action based on the understanding that brushing the hair achieves which of the following?
A) Facilitates oil distribution B) Cleans hair and scalp C) Removes excess oil D) Cleans the hair of dirt