The nurse is explaining the difference between types of carbohydrates, stating that
1. Simple carbohydrates are insoluble
2. Starches dissolve in water
3. Simple carbohydrates re made of the monosaccharides and polysaccharides
4. Sugars are produced by both plants and animals
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Rationale: Simple carbohydrates are water soluble
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What advantages does the nurse identify in providing patient care using an electronic medical record? (Select all that apply.)
1. Accessibility of medical record by multiple people 2. Faster reporting of diagnostic study results 3. Easier readability of documentation 4. Improved privacy of information 5. Error reduction
The nurse would refer which patient to a partial hospitalization program? A patient who:
a. spent yesterday in a supervised crisis care center and continues to be actively suicidal. b. needs psychoeducation for relaxation therapy related to agoraphobia and panic episodes. c. has a therapeutic lithium level and reports regularly for blood tests and clinic follow-up. d. states, "I'm not sure I can avoid using alcohol when my spouse goes to work every morning."
A patient has been experiencing severe chronic pain for 2 months. The nurse anticipates that the prescriber will order which medication, which would have a more consistent effect for the pa-tient's chronic pain?
a. Meperidine (Demerol) via patient-controlled analgesia pump b. Morphine (morphine sulfate) given intravenously c. Fentanyl (Duragesic) transdermal patch d. Hydromorphone hydrochloride (Dilaudid) orally
During an interview, tears appear in the patient's eyes and his voice becomes shaky. Initially, you should:
a. ask him if he would like some time alone. b. offer a tissue and let him know it is all right to cry. c. explain to the patient that you will be able to help him more if he can control his emotions. d. ask the patient what he is upset about.