The best way to ensure that patients with nephrotic syndrome are able to use their dietary protein to maintain lean body tissue is to
a. provide 1.5 to 2.0 g protein per kilogram of body weight per day.
b. encourage daily exercise.
c. ensure adequate energy intake.
d. provide adequate dietary potassium.
Ans: c. ensure adequate energy intake.
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In writing out a list of medications for a patient, which statement would be best?
a. Lasix, 20 mg po once a day in the morning b. Lasix, 20 mg in the morning c. Lasix, 20 mg qd d. Lasix, 1 tablet by mouth every morning after breakfast.
A 3 1/2-year-old child who is toilet trained has had several "accidents" since hospital admission. What is the nurse's best action in this situation?
a. Find out how long the child has been toilet trained at home. b. Tell the parent it is necessary to begin toilet training again. c. Explain how to use a bedpan and place it close to the child. d. Follow home routines of elimination.
A couple is at the clinic for preconceptual counseling. Both parents are 40 years old. The nurse knows that the education session has been successful when the wife states: (Select all that apply.)
A. "We are at low risk for having a baby with Down syndrome." B. "Our children are more likely to have genetic defects." C. "Children born to parents this age have sex-linked disorders." D. "The tests for genetic defects can be done early in pregnancy." E. "It will be almost impossible for us to conceive a child."
The document that expresses the wishes of patients in case of terminal illness or an accident after which patients cannot express their wishes is called a____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word?