Why did the protein in the diet order increase with ESRD?
With ESRD urine is not being made and therefore protein is not being lost via urine. Hemodialysis is a catabolic process and increases the need for protein. Therefore, dietary protein is increased with the assumption that dialysis will filter out the resulting waste products.
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A) Ask exactly the same questions each time. B) Ask if the patient knows where he is. C) Vary the questions slightly each time. D) Ask the family to corroborate information.
A nurse is completing a focused respiratory assessment of a child with asthma. What assessment finding is most closely associated with the characteristic signs and symptoms of asthma?
A) Shallow respirations B) Increased anterior-posterior (A-P) diameter C) Bilateral wheezes D) Bradypnea
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A) A cell-mediated response B) The release of antibodies C) The release of memory cells D) Passive immunity
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A) collect 2 to 4 tablespoons of saliva from the mouth. B) avoid contaminating the outside of the container. C) use a suction catheter. D) rinse the mouth with mouthwash before collecting the specimen.