Which of the following causes of death would be least likely linked to obesity?
1. Heart disease
2. Diabetes
3. Chronic lung diseases
4. Gallbladder and liver disease
3
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You are assessing an 80-year-old patient who has presented because of an unintended weight loss of 10 pounds over the past 8 weeks
During the assessment, you learn that the patient has ill-fitting dentures and a limited intake of high-fiber foods. You would be aware that the patient is at risk for what problem? A) Constipation B) Deficient fluid volume C) Malabsorption of nutrients D) Excessive intake of convenience foods
The amount of calories and protein that a client weighing 185 pounds would require is at least
a. 1575 calories and 53 g of protein. b. 2394 calories and 62 g of protein. c. 2520 calories and 67 g of protein. d. 2743 calories and 73 g of protein.
A patient is to receive 125 mL of intravenous fluid per hour and the drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. You count the 15-second drip rate to be 8 gtt/min. What is your best action?
a. Nothing, the IV flow rate is correct. b. Turn the rate down to 5 gtt/15 s. c. Turn the rate up to 11 gtt/15 s. d. Turn the rate up to 15 gtt/15 s.
A Caucasian nurse is caring for an African American client who has a history of myocardial infarction and is receiving atorvastatin (Lipitor)
The nurse assesses the client's diet to be very high in fat. Which teaching plan would be most effective at improving the client's diet and possibly reducing the need for additional medications? 1. Plan to ask an African American nurse to speak to the client about low-fat diets. 2. Discuss the client's diet with whoever prepares meals for the family. 3. Give the client a printout about low-fat diets specific to African Americans. 4. Ask the health care provider for a consult by dietary services so a dietician can teach the client about low-fat diets.