A client with a low body weight reveals that she does not eat cereals, grains, or dark leafy vegetables. Laboratory testing shows that she has a low serum folate level. The nurse would assess the client for signs and symptoms of which condition?
A) Megaloblastic anemia
B) Flushing
C) Hypercalcemia
D) Kidney stones
A
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The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained burns of 40% of the total body surface area. What would the nurse plan to meet this patient's nutritional needs?
1. Supply with balanced nutrients to meet current body weight needs. 2. Complete a nutritional assessment and supply with high-calorie, high-protein supplements. 3. Provide high-dose therapy of vitamins C and B. 4. Supply with high-fat and high-carbohydrate supplements.
What do the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses, National Gerontological Nursing Association, and Emergency Nurses Association have in common, relative to funded research?
a. All three were established based on funded research. b. All provide proofreaders, free of charge, who will assist with grant writing. c. All three fund research. d. All three provide research guidance and funding through Sigma Theta Tau.
What action is contraindicated when a child with Down syndrome is hospitalized?
a. Determine the child's vocabulary for specific body functions. b. Assess the child's hearing and visual capabilities. c. Encourage parents to leave the child alone for extended periods of time. d. Have meals served at the child's usual meal times.
Which side effect should you monitor for when a child is prescribed penicillin V potassium 250 mg twice daily?
a. Gastrointestinal upset b. Decreased urine output c. Allergic reaction d. Constipation