How often should the catheter site of a patient on TPN be monitored?
a. Before starting b. Every 4 to 8 hours
c. Daily d. Several times a week
b
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A. Eating a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet B. Chewing iron pills before swallowing them C. Drinking fluoridated water D. Taking vitamin K supplements daily
Insulin is synthesized and secreted by the
A) pancreas. B) spleen. C) liver. D) gallbladder.
How many days a week do you participate in 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity?
1.0-1 2.2-3 3.4-5 4.6-7
Brian, age 12, has food poisoning. His mother describes the buffet-style restaurant they had eaten in the previous night. Brian became ill about 2 hours after eating. He has severe diarrhea, vomiting that has stopped at present, and a low-grade temperature of 100.2°F orally. His cheeks are flushed, skin is hot and dry, skin turgor is fair, and lips are dry and cracked. ?
Devise a nursing care plan for Brian. Include assessment data to observe, nursing diagnosis, goals, and nursing interventions.