The component of energy expenditure that increases or decreases with a change in food intake of several days' duration is called:
1. Energy intake
2. Adaptive thermogenesis
3. Energy expenditure
4. Energy balance
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Before administering a prescribed antipsychotic drug to a client, the nurse observes the client for any behavior patterns that appear to be deviations from normal. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a deviation? Select all that apply
A) Poor eye contact B) Monotone speech pattern C) Inappropriate laughter D) Failure to answer questions completely E) Inappropriate crying
The patient scheduled for a bronchoscopy is given nothing by mouth (NPO) after midnight, before the procedure. The patient is complaining of being thirsty and requests some water on the morning of the procedure
The nurse should explain to the patient that the reason for keeping him NPO is to prevent: 1. accumulation of fluid in the lungs. 2. pulmonary infections. 3. vomiting and aspiration during the procedure. 4. a full bladder during surgery.
The nurse is preparing to transfuse a third unit of red blood cells to a client. Which laboratory result is the nurse most concerned about?
a. Fibrinogen level less than 100 mg/dL b. Hematocrit of 30% c. Potassium level of 5.5 mg/dL d. Serum ferritin level of 250 ng/mL
To prevent the threat of poisoning for the toddler, the nurse would advise:
a. Clearly labeling chemicals or harmful substances that are placed in household containers b. Storing household cleaning supplies under the sink c. Using child-resistant caps on medications d. Telling the child that medicine is candy