How much protein should Mr. N receive per day?
1.4 - 1.7 g/kg = 95 to 116
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What would be the best environment for conducting client teaching?
1. The client is in the clinical educator's office. 2. The client is reclining in bed with the television on. 3. The client has just been medicated for pain. 4. The client is upright in bed with family members present.
A patient with bipolar disorder has unexpectedly become pregnant and is concerned about the possible impact of valproate on her and her baby. What can the nurse tell her?
1. "Valproate is not associated with any fetal risks." 2. "There is no problem if you stop your medications." 3. "Valproate has been associated with several significant fetal risks." 4. "If you take other medications, you can reduce the risks of valproate."
A patient has a nephrostomy tube that has been inserted because of an obstruction in the ureter. What special precautions in the care of the nephrostomy tube should the nurse implement?
a. Clamping every 2 hours to allow expan-sion of the kidney pelvis b. Instilling no more than 50 mL of sterile water if sterile irrigations are ordered c. Being certain the tube is connected, not kinked, or not clamped to ensure that it continually drains d. Leaving the nephrostomy site open to air
Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the patient who has just received a prescription for a new medication?
a. Noncompliance related to new drug ther-apy b. Impaired memory related to new drug therapy c. Lack of knowledge regarding newly pre-scribed drug therapy d. Deficient knowledge related to newly prescribed drug therapy