A client calls the clinic complaining of diarrhea that has lasted 36 hours. The nurse recommends what as nutrition therapy for this client?
A) Liberal fluid intake
B) Clear liquids only to decrease bowel stimulation
C) Low-potassium foods
D) Liberal intake of apple juice to replace nutrients
A
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Mild diarrhea lasting 24 to 48 hours usually requires no nutrition intervention other than encouraging a liberal fluid intake to replace losses.
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a. To prevent low blood pressure b. To relieve shortness of breath c. To prevent the occurrence of angina d. To keep the heart rate from rising too high during exercise
The medical model directs health care professionals to follow the roles of:
a. advocate and advisor c. evaluator and controller b. teacher and director d. manager and mentor
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. T F Light housekeeping is important for the client’s well-being. 2. T F Knowledge of food preparation is important for the homemaker/home health aide. 3. T F Plowing snow out of the driveway of the client’s home is a responsibility of the homemaker/home health aide. 4. T F If a client is feeling “blue” because of an effect of illness, it will not matter what type of meal is prepared. 5. T F It is helpful to know about the client’s allergies before preparing lunch for the client. 6. T F In washing one’s hands, friction is the key point. 7. T F Knowledge of the use of certain equipment for meal preparation is really not necessary. 8. T F It is necessary to bleach all the laundry to ensure proper infection control. 9. T F It is important to plan, yet be flexible, to coordinate household duties with personal care duties. 10. T F It is necessary to notify the case manager if cleaning equipment is presenting a hazard.