What are the physiological effects of a low-carbohydrate diet?
Depletion of glycogen decreases endurance and could cause the dieter to be tired and lack energy in the initial stages. The lack of glucose stimulates gluconeogenesis and could result in protein catabolism, depending on total calories in the diet. Excessive fat breakdown results in ketone build-up and could result in ketosis. There are several places where you could place emphasis to direct this question.
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A 25-year-old woman in her fifth month of pregnancy has a blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg. In reviewing her previous examination, the nurse notes that her blood pressure in her second month was 124/80 mm Hg
In evaluating this change, what does the nurse know to be true? a. This decline in blood pressure is the result of peripheral vasodilatation and is an expected change. b. Because of increased cardiac output, the blood pressure should be higher at this time. c. This change in blood pressure is not an expected finding because it means a decrease in cardiac output. d. This decline in blood pressure means a decrease in circulating blood volume, which is dangerous for the fetus.
The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who underwent bowel resection surgery that morning. The nurse assesses the patient's abdomen and notes that there are hypoactive bowel sounds
The patient is resting quietly without nausea or vomiting. What is the appropriate action of the nurse? a. Keep the patient NPO and document the findings in the chart. b. Administer a laxative suppository to stimulate peristalsis. c. Insert a Salem sump nasogastric tube to low continuous suction. d. Notify the surgeon and prepare the patient to return to surgery.
What stage of dependence is described by a patient when he tells the nurse that he has tried to stop his drug habit, but he does not feel "normal" without it?
a. Early b. Prodromal c. Middle d. Late
A critical care nurse is closely monitoring a patient who has recently undergone surgical repair of a bleeding peptic ulcer. The nurse should prioritize assessments of which of the following signs and symptoms of a recurrence of hemorrhage?
A) Restlessness and cyanosis B) Hypotension and tachycardia C) Bradypnea and pursed lip breathing D) Peripheral and pulmonary edema