An obese client is being seen at the healthcare facility. To reduce her risk for various
chronic diseases, she is instructed to go on a diet to reduce her weight.
Which criteria
should the nurse inform the client to look for in the diet plan before the client starts a
diet?
A) It eliminates the use of all forms of fat and oils from the diet.
B) It promotes not more than 1 to 2 lb of weight loss in a week's time.
C) It encourages the use of pills and potions to meet nutritional requirements.
D) It restricts any form of snacking between the meals.
B
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a. To provide evidence of hypoxia b. To provide evidence of dyspnea c. To provide evidence of dehydration d. To provide evidence of nutritional status
When assessing a client's respiratory status, which nonrespiratory data is essential for the nurse to obtain?
A. Usual daily fluid intake B. Neck circumference C. Height and weight D. Occupation and hobbies
When the nurse is alone with a battered patient, the patient seems extremely anxious and says, "It was all my fault. The house was so messy when he got home and I know he hates that." The best response by the nurse is:
a. "No one deserves to be hurt. It's not your fault. How can I help you?" b. "What else do you do that makes him angry enough to hurt you?" c. "He will never find out what we talk about. Don't worry. We're here to help you." d. "You have to remember that he is frustrated and angry so he takes it out on you."
A patient being discharged is prescribed treatment for long-term hypoparathyroidism. What should the nurse include in discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Eat a diet high in calcium. b. Eat a diet high in phosphates. c. Have regular eye examinations. d. Add iron-rich foods to your diet. e. Follow up with regular laboratory tests. f. Take oral calcium and vitamin D supplements as prescribed.