A child with celiac disease will require alteration in his diet. Which of the following foods should be avoided?
a. Wheat
b. Rice
c. Corn
d. Soy
A
A child with celiac disease should avoid gluten, a substance found in wheat. The other selections are acceptable for this patient.
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a. alcohol intoxication. c. hyperphosphatemia. b. hyperglycemia. d. acetone.
Which of the following points should a nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who has been prescribed a nonopioid analgesic?
A) Discontinue the dosage of the drug immediately if symptoms disappear. B) Take any over-the-counter (OTC) drug if pain increases. C) Contact physician if temperature remains high even after 3 days. D) Contact physician if severe or recurrent pain persists for more than 10 days.
Which is the most significant psychosocial factor in the development of alcohol dependency among teens?
A) Promotion of alcohol use B) Easy way to cope with stress C) Alcohol is a legal drug. D) Familial predisposition
Which of the following factors has been found to most influence whether school has a positive effect on an adolescent?
a. both caregivers forking outside the home and earning a good wage b. close friends before, during, and after the transition to high school c. living in the same house for the last 5 years d. a good school principal