Determine her protein needs
Wt = 70 kg x 1.5 = 105 g protein/day. The factor will vary with each case.
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The nurse is teaching a community group about early warning signs of cancer. Which signs does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
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Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client with psoriasis vulgaris?
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