Protein must be broken down into smaller substances before the body can fully use it. For the body to absorb protein, it must first be broken down into what?
A) Polypeptides B) Proteases C) Amino acids D) Glucose
C
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Amino acids are the basic building blocks of all proteins and the end products of protein digestion.
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The nurse is caring for a client being treated for pancreatitis. Which laboratory study best indicates the treatment is being effective?
1. Decreased bilirubin level 2. Normal lipase level 3. Normal liver function tests 4. Elevated amylase level
If a seizure occurs in a newborn who suffered an intracranial hemorrhage, the nurse should record: (Select all that apply.)
a. Parts of the body and limbs that were involved b. Witnesses to the seizure c. Whether movements were unilateral or bilateral d. Severity of the seizure e. Length of time of the seizure
Advising, asking closed-ended questions, and changing the subject are examples of ________________ to therapeutic communication
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While bathing the noncommunicative patient, the nurse notices the patient is swallowing repeatedly. What should the nurse do in response?
A) Offer the patient a drink B) Put the patient in a supine position C) Ready the emesis basin D) Continue the bath