A client with carcinoma of the head of the pancreas requires surgery. Which of the following should a nurse administer to the client before surgery?

A) Fruits B) Vitamin K C) Vitamin B D) Oral bile acids


B

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A mother asks the nurse how much food should be offered to her 2-year-old. What is a good rule of thumb for serving size (in tablespoons) per year of age?

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

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The staff nurses and nursing administration are attempting to construct a method of scheduling meeting the needs of both the clients and the nursing personnel

Because nurses and nursing administration have experienced conflict about the issue, their intent is to arrive at an agreeable solution between both parties. This process best exemplifies: 1. Negotiation. 2. Accommodation. 3. Forcing. 4. Consensus.

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A client with a strong family history of coronary artery disease asks the nurse how to reduce the risk of developing the disorder. Which is the best response by the nurse?

A) "Moderation is the key to everything." B) "Ask your physician to prescribe the new reverse lipid drug." C) "Increase the soy in your diet." D) "Exercise, keep your cholesterol in check, and manage your stress."

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As part of Standard Precautions, nurses wear gloves when handling the newborn. The chief reason is

a. To protect the baby from infection b. It is part of the Apgar protocol c. To protect the nurse from contamination by the newborn d. Because the nurse has primary responsibility for the baby during the first 2 hours

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