A 63-year-old patient on the medical floor has a diagnosis of adrenal hyperfunction (Cushing's syndrome). She will probably have to adhere to a diet that contains
a. less sodium.
b. more calories.
c. less potassium.
d. more carbohydrates.
A
The diet should be lower in sodium to help decrease edema.
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a. Alert the family and follow their instructions regarding life-saving measures. b. Call the health care provider for orders. c. Do nothing. d. Initiate resuscitation measures.
A nurse is assessing the parents of a child age 6 years who has died from leukemia. The nurse is integrating the dual process model for the assessment. Which of the following would the nurse identify as reflecting the parents' loss-oriented coping?
A) Engaging in new activities B) Denying the grief C) Developing new relationships D) Thinking about the lost child
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