When the immediate post-MI client complains about the high-fiber diet and being encouraged to drink water, the nurse would inform the client that the purpose of such a diet is to
a. create a high-bulk, soft stool.
b. lower cholesterol levels.
c. maintain bowel health to decrease gas.
d. promote easy digestion.
A
The stool, being soft, does not require that the client perform the Valsalva maneuver during evacuation, which can cause bradycardia and decrease cardiac output.
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ANS:
Some behaviors that nurses can perform concerning organizational power include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. get involved beyond direct patient care b. join a professional nursing organization c. volunteer for committees d. share appropriate knowledge with others who value it and will use it effectively
Therapeutic use of plants is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A group of students are reviewing information about the various types of insulin used to treat type 1 diabetes. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which insulin listed below as having the longest duration?
A) Lispro B) Regular C) NPH D) Glargine