Which statement correctly identifies why restricting dietary intake of cholesterol generally will not result in a significant reduction of blood cholesterol?
A. Most clients are not compliant with the dietary restriction.
B. Cholesterol is found in nearly all foods, and it is not possible to eliminate it from the diet.
C. Cholesterol is made within the body and cannot be absorbed via external sources.
D. The liver reacts to a low-cholesterol diet by making more cholesterol.
Answer: D
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a. "Facial hair may develop with this drug but will go away over time." b. "I may experience an increase in breast size while taking this drug." c. "Testosterone may increase my high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and reduce my low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol." d. "Testosterone treats anemia by stimulating the synthesis of a renal hormone."
When the mother's membranes rupture during active labor, the fetal heart rate should be observed for the occurrence of which periodic pattern?
a. Early decelerations b. Variable decelerations c. Nonperiodic accelerations d. Increase in baseline variability
The timing of childbirth for women at risk for uteroplacental insufficiency (UPI) is often determined by an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
1. True 2. False
An older patient complains of having "no energy" and feeling increasingly weak. The patient has had a 12-pound weight loss over the last year. Which action should the nurse take initially?
a. Ask the patient about daily dietary intake. b. Schedule regular range-of-motion exercise. c. Discuss long-term care placement with the patient. d. Describe normal changes associated with aging to the patient.