What is a characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that places a patient at risk for the nursing diagnosis of "Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements"?
a. Increased metabolism
b. Anxiety
c. Chronic constipation
d. Excessive respiratory effort
D
Respiratory effort interferes with swallowing, depletes energy, and increases caloric needs.
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a. overflow c. total b. stress d. urge
A belief that one's own culture is superior is
a. racism c. ethnocentrism b. stereotyping d. acculturation
A patient has been prescribed an antihyperlipidemic drug. Which laboratory value does the nurse report to the prescriber?
a. Total cholesterol 198 mg/dL b. Triglycerides 135 mg/dL c. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) 195 mg/dL d. High density lipoprotein (HDL) 60 mg/dL
The nurse tells the expectant mothers during their last prenatal class that their fetus might receive a larger dose of a drug in the later period of their pregnancy. Which processes in the mother's body systems are responsible for this action?
1. Blood flow to placenta increases, and placental vascular membranes become thicker. 2. Blood flow to placenta decreases, and placental vascular membranes become thicker. 3. Blood flow to placenta increases, and placental vascular membranes become thinner. 4. Blood flow to placenta decreases, and placental vascular membranes become thinner.