A woman is hospitalized with severe preeclampsia. The nurse is meal-planning with the client and encourages a diet that is high in what?
1. Sodium
2. Carbohydrates
3. Protein
4. Fruits
3
Explanation: 3. The client who experiences preeclampsia is losing protein.
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A patient has recently had a change in a family relationship that is greatly affecting his health. Which nursing diagnosis could you probably make for this patient?
1) Parental Role Conflict 2) Interrupted Family Processes 3) Compromised Family Coping 4) Ineffective Individual Coping
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).