A client is resuming eating after undergoing partial gastrectomy. What measures should the nurse tell the client to take to minimize the risk of complications?
A. Lying down after eating
B. Eating high-protein foods
C. Drinking liquids with meals
D. Eating six small meals per day
E. Eating concentrated sweets during the day
Answer:
A. Lying down after eating
B. Eating high-protein foods
D. Eating six small meals per day
You might also like to view...
A 17-year-old female patient complains of amenorrhea for the last 8 months, weight gain, excessive hair growth on the arms and chest, and development of acne. Pelvic examination is normal. The clinician should recognize these are signs of:
A. Ovarian cancer B. Endometriosis C. Hormonal imbalance D. Stress-induced anovulation
An African-American woman noticed some bruises on her newborn girl's buttocks. She asks the nurse who spanked her daughter. The nurse explains that these marks are called
a. Lanugo b. Vascular nevi c. Nevus flammeus d. Mongolian spots
Leukocytes, also called white blood cells, produce ________, which are proteins that help destroy pathogens as they enter the body.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse in a pediatric health care setting is using Piaget as a developmental model for patient assessment. According to Piaget, during which of the following developmental stages does the child understand the concept of ice becoming water?
a. Sensorimotor b. Preoperational c. Concrete operations d. Formal operations