The home health nurse suggests some methods to increase protein intake in the diet of the older adult, which include _______________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. having a peanut butter sandwich as a snack.
b. adding hard-boiled eggs to salads.
c. making fruit smoothies with yogurt.
d. using pasta topped with cheese.
e. topping salads with nuts.
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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While performing an assessment of a 65-year-old man with a history of hypertension and coronary artery disease, the nurse notices the presence of bilateral pitting edema in the lower legs. The skin is puffy and tight but normal in color
No increased redness or tenderness is observed over his lower legs, and the peripheral pulses are equal and strong. In this situation, the nurse suspects that the likely cause of the edema is which condition? a. Heart failure b. Venous thrombosis c. Local inflammation d. Blockage of lymphatic drainage
When comparing the value of decimals, the correct sequence is
A. whole number, hundredths, tenths, thousandths B. ignore the whole number, compare tenths, hundredths, thousandths C. whole number, tenths, hundredths, thousandths D. thousandths, hundredths, tenths, whole number
After an ethics refresher course, which nurse needs further instruction about the Code of Ethics for Nurses? The one who states:
1. "The Code of Ethics does not specifically address ending a client's life because it's legal in some states." 2. "I understand now where we nurses get our responsibility for the client's safety, integrity, and dignity." 3. "I believe the Code of Ethics specifically mentions delegation, professional development, and collaboration with others." 4. "The Code of Ethics is broken into two main sections with advancing responsibilities as the nurse's career advances."
A client with chronic kidney disease is receiving ferrous sulfate. The nurse instructs the client that which finding is a common side/adverse effect associated with this medication?
1. Give double the dose. 2. Administer the next dose. 3. Give half of the next dose. 4. Call the health care provider (HCP).