A child has been admitted to the hospital for treatment of otitis media
When explaining to the mother that the child will be treated for an ear infection, the mother states: "Oh, it is important that my child receives hot foods to help my child." Recognizing that this is a cultural preference and that ear infections are "cold conditions," the nurse will include which of the following in the child's diet? 1. Cheese and eggs
2. Chicken and fish
3. Fresh fruits and vegetables
4. Goat meat and raisins
1
Rationale 1: Cheese and eggs are considered "hot" foods in many cultures and are used to treat cold conditions.
Rationale 2: Chicken and fish are considered to be "cold" foods and treat "hot" conditions, such as diarrhea.
Rationale 3: Fresh fruits and vegetables are considered "cold" foods and treat "hot" conditions, such as constipation and fever.
Rationale 4: Goat meat and raisins are considered "cold" foods and treat "hot" conditions, such as kidney problems and sore throats.
Global Rationale:
You might also like to view...
A patient is suffering from constipation. He is a truck driver and does not always have access to a toilet. When providing patient teaching, what will result when the patient fails to respond to the defecation reflex?
A) Involuntary evacuation B) Increased sensory stimulation C) Decreased sensory stimulation D) Diarrhea
Genetic testing reveals that a client has alteration of CFH and ARMS2 genes, which increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Which health teaching should the nurse provide?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "You should make every effort to maintain a normal body weight." 2. "You should arrange your work and living quarters so that dimming vision will not be a safety issue." 3. "You should not smoke cigarettes." 4. "Your diet should be low in fat." 5. "You should take precautions to keep your stress level low."
A patient asks about treatment for urge urinary incontinence. The nurse's best response is to advise the patient to
a. Perform pelvic floor exercises. b. Drink cranberry juice. c. Avoid voiding frequently. d. Wear an adult diaper.
A patient with fluid retention related to renal problems is admitted to the hospital. The nurse realizes that this patient could possibly have which electrolyte imbalance?
1. hypokalemia 2. hypernatremia 3. carbon dioxide 4. magnesium