The nurse is caring for a patient with partial- and full-thickness burns to 65% of the body. When planning nutritional interventions for this patient, what dietary choices should the nurse implement?
a. full liquids only
b. whatever the patient requests
c. high-protein and low sodium foods
d. high calorie and high protein foods
Ans: d. high calorie and high protein foods
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A) Monitor the level of sedation and the respiratory rate. B) Watch for a temperature elevation indicating infection. C) Gradually reduce the dose of medication. D) Monitor for an allergic reaction to the medication.
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the family of an older adult patient who is unable to get out of bed
What should the nurse instruct the family regarding the most effective way to prevent urinary incontinence associated with immobility? a. Use absorbent underpads. b. Set up a toileting program. c. Restrict fluid intake to 500 mL per 24 hours. d. Restrict fluids after dinner and throughout the night.
Analysis of covariance is only appropriate for controlling extraneous variables in nonexperimental studies when randomization is not possible
A) True B) False
What is beneficence?
A) Performance of some good B) Protection from physical and psychological harm and exploitation C) Participants right to self-determination D) Freedom to control their own actions