A 19-year-old college football player has been hospitalized with a knee injury. When sending his diet orders to the hospital kitchen, the nurse knows what to include?
A) Extra servings of protein
B) Extra servings of carbohydrates
C) Extra servings of grains
D) Extra servings of fats
A
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Which of the following nongovernment organizations (NGOs) is active in improving health on a global scale?
a. Carter Center b. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) c. Pan American Health Organization d. UNICEF
After teaching a group of nursing students about the various drugs used to treat musculoskeletal conditions, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as being used to treat osteoporosis?
A) DMARDs B) Bone resorption inhibitors C) Skeletal muscle relaxants D) Uric acid inhibitors
A client delivered 30 minutes ago. Which postpartal assessment finding would require close nursing attention?
1. A soaked perineal pad since the last 15-minute check 2. An edematous perineum 3. A client with tremors 4. A fundus located at the umbilicus
Which statement made by the older adult client alerts the nurse to assess specifically for fluid and electrolyte imbalances?
a. "My skin is always so dry, especially here in the Southwest." b. "I often use a glycerin suppository for constipation." c. "I don't drink liquids after 5 PM so I don't have to get up at night." d. "In addition to coffee, I drink at least one glass of water with each meal."