For a client with acute upper respiratory tract infection, which of these diets is usually prescribed?
a. bland foods, such as coffee or ice cream, to avoid temperature extremes
b. NPO
c. clear liquid
d. normal
C
Clients with acute upper respiratory tract infection are placed on a clear liquid diet to reduce the risk of aspiration and to help liquify secretions.
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a. The patient's blood pressure is 154/92. b. The patient has a history of emphysema. c. The patient's blood glucose is 86 mg/dL. d. The patient has chest pressure when walking.
Which relationships most significantly affect a 3-year-old child's development of self-concept? Relationships with:
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