A client with which of the following conditions requires the greatest increase in kilocaloric demand?
A) Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
B) Abdominal surgery for a perforated bowel
C) Anterior cruciate ligament surgical repair
D) Burns over abdomen and right leg
D) Burns over abdomen and right leg
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To prevent breast engorgement, the new breastfeeding mother should be instructed to:
a. apply cold packs to the breast prior to feeding. b. breastfeed frequently and for adequate lengths of time. c. limit her intake of fluids for the first few days. d. feed her infant no more than every 4 hours.
The pain of ____ can frequently be mistaken for cardiac chest pain
A. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) B. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) C. Cholecystitis D. All of the above
A nurse should schedule a weekly complete blood cell count (CBC) for a patient beginning therapy with which antimanic drug?
a. Lithium b. Valproate (Depakote) c. Quetiapine (Seroquel) d. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
The new home health nurse had located an assigned multiproblem family and was visiting them. The grandmother welcomed her in. Two toddlers were playing on the floor, but none of the other adults were present. What should the nurse do?
A. Focus all attention on the two infants on the floor and do a complete assessment on them. B. Focus on interacting with the grandmother, who is caring for the infants. C. Refuse to stay because none of the other adults were present to receive the nurse's information and referrals. D. Spend the allotted time pointing out the problems with letting toddlers play on the floor instead of safely in a playpen with age-appropriate toys.