The nurse is working with a group of hikers who range in age from 25 to 35 years. They have been instructed on ways to prevent heatstroke. Which drink selection by a participant indicates the need for further education? (Select all that apply.)
a. Clear carbonated soda
b. Diet caffeinated cola
c. Water
d. Beer
e. Sugar-sweetened energy drinks
A, B, D, E
To aid in the prevention of heatstroke, the hiker should drink plenty of fluids that are nonalco-holic, caffeine free, and low in sugar content as the wrong fluids can increase fluid loss. Clear carbonated soda and sweetened energy drinks are high in sugar. Diet cola contains caffeine.
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A nurse is caring for a patient with an atrioventricular (AV) fistula in the forearm and assesses that a trill is absent when palpating the venous side of the fistula. What action should the nurse implement?
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a. experience a greater desire for high-fat foods. b. develop a new, lower set point for body weight. c. experience an overall increase in hunger drive. d. decrease his or her physical activity level until weight is regained.
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A. inside the presynaptic axon terminal. B. within presynaptic vesicles. C. in the neuronal synapse. D. on the membrane of the postsynaptic neuron.