A nurse knows that the energy requirements of proteins are measured in grams and are distinguished from carbohydrates and fats in which of the following ways?
A) Proteins have nitrogen as a building-block element.
B) Carbohydrates have twice more carbon molecules.
C) Fats have less nitrogen and more hydrogen bonds.
D)Proteins have amino acids that breakdown vitamins.
A) Proteins have nitrogen as a building-block element.
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A) Digoxin .5 mg orally now–give one dose only B) Lasix 20 mg. IV every 4 hours times 3 C) Gentamicin 80 mg IV to infuse over 1 hour every 12 hours D) Acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 4 hours as needed for pain
A patient in the anger stage of illness has become argumentative and demanding. The nursing staff is becoming frustrated with the behaviors. What actions by the nurse are indicated?
1. The nurse should accept the behaviors and attempt to open the lines of communication. 2. Rotate the nursing assignments frequently to limit each nurse's exposure to the behaviors. 3. Confront the patient about his demeanor. 4. Consolidate care so the nurse is in the room for shorter periods.
A patient asks why the prescriber is changing his anxiety medication from lorazepam (Ativan) to sertraline (Zoloft). What is your best response?
a. "Sertraline is a stronger drug and will do a better job of controlling your anxiety." b. "Sertraline has milder side effects and a decreased risk for drug dependence." c. "Sertraline acts much faster to get the symptoms of your anxiety under control." d. "Sertraline can be taken only when needed to control symptoms of anxiety."
City A has a population of people who are exposed to HIV, whereas City B has a population of people who are considered nonexposed to HIV. There were 3,267 new HIV cases in a given year for City A, with a population (exposed) of 10,000,000
There were only 5 new HIV cases in the same year for City B, with a population (nonexposed) of 150,000. Which is the attributable risk of HIV occurring in City A in terms of cases per 100,000 population? A) 3.33 B) 13.55 C) 29.34 D) 32.67