The nurse requests a dietary consult to address the patient's high rate of catabolism. Which nutritional element is directly related to this metabolic process?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Liquids
d. Fats
Answer: b. Proteins
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A patient has had an ileostomy created for the treatment of irritable bowel disease and the patient is now preparing for discharge. What should the patient be taught about changing this device in the home setting?
A) Apply antibiotic ointment as ordered after cleaning the stoma. B) Apply a skin barrier to the peristomal skin prior to applying the pouch. C) Dispose of the clamp with each bag change. D) Cleanse the area surrounding the stoma with alcohol or chlorhexidine.
The patient in the emergency room with a myocardial infarction (MI) becomes pale, diaphoretic, and hypotensive and complains of feeling cold. The nurse recognizes that these signs are which post-MI complication?
a. Cardiogenic shock b. Pleural effusion c. Ventricular fibrillation d. Pulmonary embolus
Career development is an iterative and continuous process combining linear and nonlinear approaches. A model has been suggested for use that has five phases of career planning. Which of the following phases relates to self-assessments?
A) Scanning the environment B) Periodic reality checks C) Incongruence forces alternative career path D) Decision to stay or make a change
Drugs are mainly eliminated from the body by ________.
A. enterohepatic recycling B. regurgitation C. sweating D. renal excretion