The nurse is counseling a clinic client who has short bowel syndrome on how to change his diet from regular to low fat. What would be the best food to include in the menu plan?
A) Sherbet B) Avocado C) Biscuits D) Coconut
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Avocado, coconut, and biscuits are high in fat and should be avoided by individuals switching to a low-fat diet.
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After living with OA for 2 years, an older woman's bone density scan shows no improvement, despite consistent bisphosphonate therapy. Which intervention should the nurse implement to reduce bone loss for this older adult?
a. Add tai chi or yoga exercises. b. Instruct her to drink fortified milk. c. Increase weight-bearing exercises. d. Review her daily nutritional habits.
The physician has ordered Humulin NPH 56 units subcutaneously every morning 1/2 hour before meals. The medication is available as Humulin NPH 100 units/mL. How many units should the nurse administer?
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse considers when developing the patient's care plan that without proper intervention, the muscles of the patient are at risk of developing what?
A) Hypertrophy B) Atrophy C) Osteoporosis D) Fasciculation
The nurse is assessing a primiparous patient who indicates that her religion is Judaism. This information is important for the nurse to assess because:
1. Religious and cultural background can impact what a patient eats during pregnancy. 2. It provides a baseline from which to ask questions about the patient's religious and cultural background. 3. Knowing the patient's beliefs and behaviors regarding pregnancy is important. 4. Patients sometimes encounter problems in their pregnancies based on what religion they practice.