The nurse prepares to care for a group of assigned clients. Which body substance should the nurse recall that helps maintain an even core body temperature?
a. Fat
b. Skin
c. Water
d. Muscle
c. Water
Heat produced by metabolism and physical activity are absorbed by water in the body and dissipated to maintain an even core body temperature. This type of water loss is referred to as insensible since it is difficult to measure.
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Mr. T., a 70-year-old client on the acute care floor, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease during this admission. Prior to discharge the nurse completed a nutritional assessment with the client and his wife
She explained about the risk for developing malnutrition due to malabsorption of dietary nutrients. She suggested including green leafy vegetables, whole grains, seeds, and nuts to increase the intake of: 1. Magnesium. 2. Copper. 3. Iron. 4. Zinc.
Which lifestyle changes can be the most beneficial to a client to delay the progression from prehypertension to hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Maintaining optimum body weight 2. Stopping smoking 3. Eating a healthy low-fat diet 4. Limiting alcohol intake 5. Decrease dietary salt intake
A nurse is caring for a young client addicted to drugs. The family is in the adjustment phase of coping with stress. Which is identified with the adjustment phase?
A) Family and community provide assistance B) Family may accept demands created by the stressor C) Patterns of behavior within the family are altered D) Family realizes the need for change in the family structure
You are responsible for the construction of an isolation unit during an H5N1 outbreak. The unit is designated for only those clients with a confirmed diagnosis of H5N1. Which of the following units would be easily adapted to your client needs?
A) A 12-room unit with negative air pressure units. B) A 15-room unit with a portable supply of PPEs. C) An 8-room unit with four code carts. D) A 12-room unit with four to six air changes per hour.