What is total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
What will be an ideal response?
TPN is nutrition administered entirely by a route other than the gastrointestinal tract, usually through a central line.
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An excessive absorption and accumulation of iron in the body, causing weight loss, joint pain, abdominal pain, palpitations and testicular atrophy in males is:
A) splenomegaly. B) cholecystitis. C) hemophilia. D) hemochromatosis.
Which of the following BEST defines an emergent surgery?
A. A surgical procedure that is essential in order to save the life of the patient B. A surgical procedure that restores or reconstructs a specific part of the human anatomy C. An important surgical procedure that may be postponed for a limited number of days but must be performed to prevent further deterioration of the patient's condition D. A surgical procedure that is very important for the patient's health
An inflammatory condition of the knee that occurs when a tight iliotibial band becomes fibrotic and thickened, causing it to rub the lateral femoral epicondyle; a common cause of knee pain
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is an example of a long-term goal (also called discharge goal)?
A. The client will be able to dress self with a simple pullover shirt with no fasteners. B. The client will be able to button and unbutton an article of clothing. C. The client will be able to tie a pair of shoes. D. The client will be able to dress independently. E. The client will be able to put on and remove slacks.