If a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has lost 30 lb in a year and now weighs 132 lb (60 kg), the amount of protein they would need to replenish their protein stores is _____ g/day.
a. 48 to 60
b. 72 to 114
c. 96 to 150
d. 120 to 180
Answer: c. 96 to 150
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A child is born with an intersex condition. The nurse would instruct the family members on which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Chromosomal gender B) Nonambiguous gender role C) External genital appearance D) Internal organs E) Gonadal gender
An 85-year-old patient with chronic health problems is being considered for placement in a long-term care facility after discharge from the hospital. What purpose does the cost-effective nursing strategy of patient teaching help to achieve?
a. Providing reasonable expectations from health care b. Giving the patient a sense of control over illness c. Preventing complications of chronic illness d. Increasing patient satisfaction with care
Describe any side effects and special considerations associated with the use of CAF
What will be an ideal response?