What is necessary to restrict when the ammonia level of a patient diagnosed with cirrhosis continues to rise?
a. Protein
b. Carbohydrates
c. Fats
d. Water-soluble vitamins
A
Ammonia is the waste product of protein breakdown. Decreasing protein intake will decrease the end product.
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A) Skin around tube is pink. B) Bloody drainage is seemed in the collection chamber. C) Absence of bloody drainage in the anterior/upper tube D) Crackling is heard when skin around tube is touched.
A nurse is caring for an Orthodox Jewish patient who has terminal cancer. The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity toward the patient by stating
a. "Would you like me to assist you in praying to Jesus?" b. "I'm sure you will go to heaven. You're a good person." c. "Would you like me to ask your rabbi to come to visit you?" d. "Would you like me to bring you a copy of the New Testament?"
Children in the toddler or preschool years who have congenital adrenal hyperplasia will have which of the following symptoms or signs?
a. depression, loss of energy, and bruising easily b. enlarged adrenal glands, hypertension, profuse amounts of dilute urine, and edema of extremities c. premature pubic hair development, accelerated growth velocity, acne, hirsutism, and advanced bone age d. excretion of abnormally large amount of urine, and excessive thirst
The nurse is providing discharge education to a client who has been prescribed lopinavir with ritonavir (Kaletra) for the treatment of HIV. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Take on an empty stomach. 2. Take the medication with herbal supplements to enhance absorption. 3. Discontinue your statin drug. 4. Practice safe sex while taking this drug. 5. Discontinue medication if bothersome side effects occur.