The nurse is instructing a client on the types of carbohydrates to include in the diet. The nurse should include that the main groups of carbohydrates are:
1. glucose and fructose.
2. monosaccharides and disaccharides.
3. fats and proteins.
4. sucrose and cellulose.
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Carbohydrates should make up 45% to 65% of our calories. Carbohydrates are consumed in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides. This is what the nurse should include in the instructions to the client. Glucose, fructose, and sucrose are monosaccharides. Fats and proteins are not carbohydrates. Cellulose is a nondigestible form of a carbohydrate.
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A) Suction the endotracheal tube. B) Reduce the respiratory rate on the ventilator. C) Administer intravenous bicarbonate. D) Increase the rate of crystalloid intravenous fluids.
Which should the nurse implement first if the client is unable to void on demand for a clean-voided specimen?
1. Notify the provider that the client has anuria. 2. Palpate the suprapubic area for retained urine. 3. Catheterize the client to obtain the urine specimen. 4. Offer fluids, if allowed, and wait about 30 minutes.
A patient needs assistance excreting a gaseous medication. What is the correct nursing action?
a. Encourage the patient to cough and deep-breathe. b. Suction the patient's respiratory secretions. c. Administer the antidote via inhalation. d. Administer 100% FiO2 via simple face mask.