Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of an individual's food intake?
a. Twenty-four-hour diet recall
b. Food diary
c. Computerized nutrient analysis
d. Serum protein assay
B
The food diary is a record of intake as it happens, making this method the most accurate reflec-tion of an individual's food intake.
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a. Tympanic temperature 99.2° F (37.3° C) b. Fine crackles audible at both lung bases c. Redness and swelling along the suture line d. 200 mL sanguineous fluid in the wound drain
The nurse is caring for a patient with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). The nurse realizes that this health problem could develop because of:
1. Certain antibiotics that can induce HHNS in those with type 2 diabetes 2. Poor compliance to medical therapy 3. Skipping meals, especially during illness 4. Taking too much insulin during illness
The nurse is aware that utilizing the proper size cuff is important for an accurate assessment of the blood pressure. For this reason, the nurse chooses a cuff that:
1. Is somewhat smaller than the circumference of the child's left arm. 2. Is somewhat larger than the circumference of the child's right arm. 3. Fits snugly, but not too tight around either arm. 4. The cuff should fit 40 percent of the upper arm between the acromion process and the elbow.
Nurses who prepare for the occupation of nursing in 2 years and pass the RN licensure examination are sometimes called as ______________ degree nurses
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word