Which clinical manifestation in a client with chronic bronchitis indicates to you a worsening of the client's respiratory condition?
A. Fatigue
B. Cachexia
C. Confusion
D. Slow capillary refill
C
As the client's respiratory efforts become less effective, hypoxia increases. The central nervous system, particularly cerebral functioning, is sensitive to increasing hypoxia. Confusion can be a subtle indicator of increased hypoxia.
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A) Tofu with mixed vegetables in curry, milk, whole-wheat bun B) Broiled fish, lettuce salad, grapefruit half, carrot sticks C) Pork chop, mashed potatoes and gravy, cauliflower, tea D) Roast beef, steamed spinach, tomato soup, orange juice
What constitutes a healthy community?
1. Uses natural resources wisely 2. Encourages maximum governmental control over decision making 3. Being a problem-solving community with open communication among its members 4. Defers community crises to the federal government 5. Strives to provide for all members
A patient who has hyperthyroidism will begin treatment with an antithyroid medication. The patient asks the nurse about dietary requirements. The nurse will counsel the patient to avoid which food(s)?
a. Fava beans b. Foods high in purine c. Grapefruit d. Shellfish
A parent with a low-income job can get more groceries with less money when:
1. Purchasing processed food. 2. Purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables. 3. Purchasing meat products. 4. Purchasing snack foods.