A client weighs 220 pounds. During acute stress, what daily amount of protein would generally be recommended?
a. 60-80 grams
b. 100-200 grams
c. 220-440 grams
d. 0.8 gram/kilogram
b
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1. Capsule 2. Cortex 3. Medulla 4. Pelvis
The client is admitted to the inpatient substance abuse unit. She tells the nurse she has been buying "yellow jackets" (pentobarbital, or Nembutal) on the street, but has not had any for a few days
Which plan, by the nurse, is the most appropriate at this time? 1. Prepare to do frequent room searches, as the client's friends will most likely bring drugs in for her. 2. Prepare to manage the depression and suicidal thoughts the client will have. 3. Prepare to manage a withdrawal that will likely be minimal. 4. Prepare to manage a withdrawal that could be life threatening.
Nursing involves close interaction between nurses and patients, a situation which can create the potential for boundary violations. Which of the following situations most clearly constitutes a boundaries violation?
A) A community health nurse continues weekly visits to a former client despite the fact that the client is no longer receiving care. B) A nurse states that she is willing to advocate to the patient's employer than the patient was genuinely ill and not feigning health complaints to gain time off work. C) A nurse attends a family meeting at the hospital in which the patient and his family discuss the patient's code status. D) A nurse contacts a social worker without the patient's knowledge because of admissions the patient has made about her substandard living conditions.
A newly admitted patient wears contact lenses. An assistive personnel asks the nurse if contact lenses need special attention and why
The nurse informs the assistive personnel that nonextend-ed-wear contacts left in the eyes for an extended period of time can cause ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word