Calculate his protein needs
0.5 - 0.8g/kg of dry body wt
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You are performing a preoperative assessment on a client who is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Why would you ask the client about the use of herbal supplements?
A) They produce anorexia. B) They impair the immune system. C) They prolong bleeding. D) They lower high-density lipoprotein levels.
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client with cognitive impairment. When developing a plan of care for this client, the nurse should plan to
a. provide instructions one step at a time. b. offer several instructions at a time when orienting the client to their room. c. teach the client new skills using complex instructions with multiple steps. d. refrain from mentioning the client's past life experiences when asking questions.
Which is true related to breast exam in a woman with breast implants?
1) Exam should be done with the patient supine only. 2) Only the periphery of breasts should be palpated. 3) Exam should be omitted, and mammography substituted. 4) No changes should be made to exam.