Which of the following statements regarding nutrient intake is true?
a. Complex carbohydrates should be increased for all age groups.
b. Dietary fiber intake is not essential.
c. Saturated fat intake should be reduced in the adult diet.
d. Sodium intake should be increased in the elderly.
C
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Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been prescribed to a 42-year-old patient. When providing education to the patient and his wife, the nurse should inform the wife about which of the following adverse effects?
A) Low blood pressure B) Vaginal burning C) Increased heart rate D) Reduced desire for sexual activity
Which of the following best describes a middle-range theory?
a. They are very limited in scope and are confined to one to three concepts. b. They do not incorporate the elements of nursing's metaparadigm in use. c. They usually blend nursing practice with nursing research. d. They do not borrow concepts from other disciplines.
The nurse is examining an 8-year-old boy with tachycardia and tachypnea. The nurse anticipates which of the following as most helpful in determining the extent of the child's hypoxia?
A) Pulmonary function test B) Pulse oximetry C) Peak expiratory flow D) Chest radiograph
What qualities do you especially admire and why?
Identify a colleague whom you consider to be a clinical leader or role model. They do not have to hold a position of designated authority (e.g. Nurse Unit Manager), but they should demonstrate leadership qualities. What will be an ideal response?