A client with osteoporosis complains that avoiding coffee will be very difficult. To offset coffee consumption, the nurse might suggest that for every cup of coffee consumed, the client should
a. add 1 serving of leafy green vegetables.
b. combine 20 minutes of exercise to the daily program.
c. drink 1 glass of orange juice or grapefruit juice.
d. take 40 mg of over-the-counter calcium.
D
The effect of caffeine can be offset by adding 40 mg of calcium to the diet for each cup of coffee consumed.
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1. "Mothers who cannot directly breastfeed should talk with and stroke their infants during gavage feedings, as this can help facilitate milk letdown." 2. "The letdown reflex is best initiated by having the baby suck at the breast." 3. "Pumping should be done no more than three times daily, making sure to empty each breast completely." 4. "You should begin pumping by six hours postpartum to ensure adequate milk production."
The psychiatric–mental health nurse is asked to prepare an educational conference for unlicensed staff working in a day treatment program for hyperactive children with borderline intelligence
Using fundamental concepts of cognitive behaviorist theory, which of the following conference exercises would the nurse include? 1. Have a contest to choose the best staff-designed time-out room where children can comfortably spend significant periods alone. 2. Include sessions for staff to practice talking with parents about the benefits of having their child transferred to an institutional setting where he or she would have access to highly trained experts. 3. Ask staff to work in teams to develop a token economy program that uses a prescribed daily routine and reinforcers for the children. 4. Show a brief movie that demonstrates the simplicity of using behavior modification.
The clinic nurse is caring for a 78-year-old male patient who is taking a proton pump inhibitor. What condition is this patient at increased risk for developing?
A) Sickle cell anemia B) Megaloblastic anemia C) Pernicious anemia D) Iron deficiency anemia
The nurse is planning the diet for a patient scheduled to have a barium enema in 2 days. What kind of diet should the nurse plan for the next 48 hours?
1. general diet 2. full diet today, clear liquids tomorrow 3. full liquids today, nothing by mouth tomorrow 4. clear liquids both today and tomorrow