A/an ____________________ is an extra calorie that can be used on solid fats, added sugars, alcohol, or on extra food from any food group.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
discretionary calorie
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The nurse providing education for a client who is having external radiation therapy should include which of these points?
a. Side effects are usually minimal. b. Hospitalization is required for the duration of treatment. c. Radiation will eradicate cancer from the body. d. Side effects may not occur until after treat-ment is completed.
Nonadherence is especially common in drugs that treat asymptomatic conditions, such as hypertension. One way to reduce the likelihood of nonadherence to these drugs is to prescribe a drug that:
1. Has a short half-life so that missing one dose has limited effect 2. Requires several dosage titrations so that missed doses can be replaced with lower doses to keep costs down 3. Has a tolerability profile with fewer of the adverse effects that are considered "irritating," such as nausea and dizziness 4. Must be taken no more than twice a day
A nurse is concerned about the practice of routinely ordering a battery of laboratory tests for patients who are admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility
An appropriate source in handling this ethical dilemma would be which of the following? A) the patient's family C) the nurse in charge of the unit B) the admitting physician D) the institutional ethics committee
Before beginning a job search, you should do all of the following except
A) list the assets that you bring to the job. B) reduce the limitations on your availability for work. C) investigate sources of employment. D) learn the salary of local facilities.