A nurse is educating a group of patients regarding Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. What recommendation should the nurse include as a source of protein and fat?
a. Lean red meat
b. Whole grains
c. Low fiber
d. Sugar
B
The DASH diet uses whole grains as a source of protein and fat.
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The nurse caring for an 85-year-old patient should be aware that this factor directly influences this patient's mental health:
A) The patient's attitude toward life circumstances B) The patient's age, education level, social status, and economic level C) The number of children and grandchildren in the family and the patient's relationship with them D) Grief issues related to loss, role changes, and physical stamina
Following a spinal cord injury a patient is placed in halo traction. While performing pin site care, the nurse notes that one of the traction pins has become detached. The nurse would be correct in implementing what priority nursing action?
A) Complete the pin site care to decrease risk of infection. B) Notify the neurosurgeon of the occurrence. C) Stabilize the head in a lateral position. D) Reattach the pin to prevent further head trauma.
The nurse is providing patient education to a patient who will begin taking fludrocortisone [Florinef] as adjunctive therapy to hydrocortisone. Which statement by the patient indicates un-derstanding of the teaching?
a. "I should move from sitting to standing slowly." b. "I should report any swelling of my hands and feet." c. "I should report weight loss to my provid-er." d. "I should report excessive urine output."
A high school nurse is reviewing their physical education program. Currently, students are in physical education classes for only 30 minutes three times a week
If they don't get any other physical activity, by how many minutes do they fall short of most recommendations? ____________________ Fill in the blank with correct word