The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient recovering from an acute attack of cholecystitis. Which foods should the nurse caution the patient to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
a. Rice
b. Eggs
c. Cheese
d. Lean meats
e. Fresh fruits
ANS: B, C
Eggs and cheese are high in fat content and will stimulate gallbladder contraction. A, D, E, Fruits, lean meats, and rice are low in fat content and therefore safer for the patient to consume.
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1. Leaving the crumbs there to avoid injuring the skin 2. Using a surgical scrub brush to remove the crumbs 3. Using a dry cloth to remove the crumbs to avoid wetting the cast 4. Using a damp cloth to remove the crumbs and feel for rough edges
While providing care, the nurse suspects that a preterm infant is developing respiratory distress. What did the nurse most likely assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Grunting B) Nasal flaring C) Intercostal retractions D) Oxygen saturation 96% E) Increasing respiratory rate
A 56-year-old patient who has no previous history of hypertension or other health problems suddenly develops a blood pressure (BP) of 198/110 mm Hg. After reconfirming the BP, it is appropriate for the nurse to tell the patient that
a. a BP recheck should be scheduled in a few weeks. b. dietary sodium and fat content should be decreased. c. there is an immediate danger of a stroke and hospitalization will be required. d. diagnosis of a possible cause, treatment, and ongoing monitoring will be needed.
The term used to describe the capacity to cause birth defects is .
a. reproductivity b. carcinogenicity c. teratogenicity d. theriogenicity