The nurse is teaching a nutrition class, and the subject for today is the basal metabolic rate (BMR). What percentage range would the nurse tell the students the BMR accounts for in the total energy requirements for most people?
A) 10% B) 25% C) 60% D) 75%
C
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For most people, the BMR accounts for approximately 60% to 70% of the total calories expended.
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The nurse is caring for a premature baby who was born at 28 weeks' gestation. The baby's parents tell a visiting family member, "we will be able to bring the baby home in a few weeks."
Which is the most therapeutic response by the nurse in this situation? A) "A therapist could help you resolve your feelings of denial." B) "I'm glad he's doing so well." C) "Do you have the nursery ready yet?" D) "Although your baby is doing quite well, he probably won't be ready to come home for a few months."
The nurse has received a report about a woman in labor. The woman's last vaginal ex-amination was recorded as 3 cm, 30%, and -2 . The nurse's interpretation of this assess-ment is that:
a. The cervix is effaced 3 cm, it is dilated 30%, and the presenting part is 2 cm above the ischial spines. b. The cervix is 3 cm dilated, it is effaced 30%, and the presenting part is 2 cm above the ischial spines. c. The cervix is effaced 3 cm, it is dilated 30%, and the presenting part is 2 cm be-low the ischial spines. d. The cervix is dilated 3 cm, it is effaced 30%, and the presenting part is 2 cm be-low the ischial spines.
Decreased variability of fetal heart rate is considered benign if caused by:
1. a periodic fetal sleep state. 2. uterine palpation. 3. uterine contractions. 4. maternal activity.
Which person is the best referral for a patient who speaks a foreign language?
a. A family member b. A speech therapist c. An interpreter d. A mental health nurse specialist