The nurse is reviewing the categories of metabolism with a client who has recently had gastrointestinal surgery of the stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, and liver for cancer
Based on this information, which is the proper organ the client would say demonstrates a proper understanding of the organ that is vital to metabolism for digestion in the body? A) Stomach
B) Gallbladder
C) Pancreas
D) Liver
D
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The liver is vital for metabolism. The stomach, gallbladder, and pancreas are not vital for metabolism.
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What information can be provided regarding her inquiry? A) In the client with dementia, the restoration of natural feeding is highly unlikely. B) One of the chief determining factors of the success of this transition will rest with his functional eating abilities. C) The dietitian will need to make the final determination if this is a viable plan. D) This option may be risky, as it requires the feeding tube to be removed prior to the initiation of the natural feeding.
The school nurse is planning a smoking-prevention program for middle school students. The strategy that is most likely to be effective in preventing middle school children from smoking is:
1. Having a local high school basketball star come talk to the students about the importance of not smoking. 2. Having the school's biology teacher demonstrate the pathophysiology of the effects of smoking tobacco on the body. 3. Developing colorful posters with catchy slogans and placing them all over the school. 4. Having a pledge campaign with prizes awarded where students sign contracts saying that they will not use tobacco products.
The nurse reads that an assigned client has an immunodeficiency. The nurse reads further in the medical record, anticipating that the client also most likely has a history of
a. conjunctivitis. b. severe headaches. c. skin eruptions. d. unexplained weight loss.
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient. What intervention can the nurse use to help the patient continue normal spiritual practices?
A) Discuss the nurse's own religious beliefs with the patient. B) Tell the patient that spiritual practices can be resumed later. C) Request dietary consultation for the patient's dietary restrictions. D) Request medication from the physician to calm the patient.