A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 32 is in the intensive care unit recovering from surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. What should be the nurse's focus regarding this patient's nutritional needs?
1. Support elevated protein needs.
2. Maintain on intravenous fluids and clear liquids.
3. Limit food and fluid intake to three mealtimes daily.
4. Begin a weight-reduction program immediately.
Answer: 1
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a. C. c. E. b. D. d. K.
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A) It is painful to sit on a bedpan. B) The position does not facilitate downward pressure. C) The position encourages the Valsalva maneuver. D) The cause is unknown and requires further study.
The pediatric public health nurse visits a facility for the homeless. Which types of medical issues will the nurse assess these children for based on the current data? Select all that apply
1. Dental caries 2. Infections secondary to tattoos 3. Lack of immunizations 4. Nutritional deficits 5. Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Slight irregularities in the character of the pulse need not be reported.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)