The clinic nurse has been assigned to a 43-year-old man who is obese and loves to eat. He has been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and has been prescribed lovastatin
Which of the following dietary instructions would be a priority for the nurse to discuss with the patient?
A) Increase intake of milk and other dairy products
B) Drink more grapefruit juice and increase intake of soluble fiber
C) Decrease intake of plant stanols
D) Avoid drinking grapefruit juice and decrease intake of fatty acids
D
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How should a nurse interpret the arrhythmia in the above strip?
a. NSR b. PVC c. VT d. AF
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A) Introducing them to other couples struggling with infertility B) Encouraging cooperation C) Fostering understanding D) Referring to appropriate resources E) Assisting in reducing guilt in the relationship
An elderly person, who lives with adult children, requires therapeutic and social services and cannot stay alone in the daytime. The person is alert and oriented, but needs a more structured setting during the day
Which care setting is likely the most appropriate for this person? 1. Adult day social care 2. Assisted living 3. Alzheimer's specific adult day care 4. Adult day health care