The client who would benefit most from an increase in dietary fiber intake is one with
a. fatigue.
b. constipation.
c. dehydration.
d. coronary heart disease.
Answer: b. constipation.
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a. yolk sac. b. placental barrier. c. cotyledons. d. chorionic villa.
The nurse has identified the nursing diagnosis of "risk for infection" in a patient who undergoes peritoneal dialysis. What nursing action best addresses this risk?
A) Maintain aseptic technique when administering dialysate. B) Wash the skin surrounding the catheter site with soap and water prior to each exchange. C) Add antibiotics to the dialysate as ordered. D) Administer prophylactic antibiotics by mouth or IV as ordered.
A 22-year-old pt comes to the clinic for a wellness check-up. Hx reveals that the pt's parents has the autosomal-dominant form of polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Which vital sign suggests that the pt should be evaluated for PKD?
a. Pulse of 90 beats/min b. temperature of 99.6 F c. Blood pressure of 136/88 mmHg d. Respiratory rate of 22/min
The nurse notes that an older patient is malnourished and has minimal subcutaneous tissue. Which functions of the subcutaneous tissue of the skin should the nurse consider as being potentially altered in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Store energy b. Cushion bones c. Support hair growth d. Provide nourishment to tissues e. Provide insulation from the cold f. Destroy pathogens that passed through broken skin