The nurse is reviewing the diets that are ordered for her clients. She notes which of the following management for diverticular disease? Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. 10 grams/day maximum fiber intake
2. Avoiding or limiting cholesterol intake
3. 25–38 grams/day as goal for fiber intake
4. Whole-grain foods
5. Avoid foods high in sugar.


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Rationale: A low-fiber dies is generally indicated for acute diverticulosis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.

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Manifestations of cancer in the pediatric patient vary by type and location but typically include which of the following general manifestations? Standard Text: Select all that apply

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The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient with respiratory failure who is being treated with mechanical ventilation. As part of the patient's care to prevent stress ulcers, the nurse would provide: (Select all that apply.)

a. vagal stimulation. b. proton pump inhibitors. c. anticholinergic drugs d. antacids. e. cholinergic drugs.

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You begin to use your decision-making skills to help you to decide what to do next. You have considered the hospital policy, the child and mother's anxiety, and the mother's request. What would be your next course of action? a. Determine the outcomes c. Identify the alternatives b. Make a decision d. Evaluate your decision

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During labor, the client at 4 cm suddenly becomes short of breath, cyanotic, and hypoxic

The nurse must prepare or arrange immediately for which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Intravenous access 2. Cesarean delivery 3. Immediate vaginal delivery 4. McRoberts maneuver 5. A crash cart

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