An older adult patient is experiencing slow wound healing. On assessment the nurse discovers that the patient has poor nutritional intake. When counseling this patient the nurse informs the patient to increase her intake of:
A. protein.
B. minerals.
C. vegetables.
D. carbohydrates.
A
Carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins are necessary to provide energy for cellular function.
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The physician has ordered continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with the delivery of oxygenation. The patient asks the nurse what the benefit of CPAP is. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) CPAP allows a higher percentage of oxygen to be used. B) CPAP allows a lower percentage of oxygen to be used. C) CPAP allows for humidification of oxygen. D) CPAP allows for the elimination of bacterial growth in oxygen delivery systems.
A mother is concerned that a school-age child will pick up the habit of smoking because so many children in the school smoke. What should the nurse instruct the mother about this behavior?
A) Be a role model and do not smoke. B) Remind the child that smoking costs money. C) Discuss other tobacco choices that can be used instead. D) Explain that the child can experiment with smoking when older.
A client weighing 176 lbs. has been receiving dobutamine hydrochloride (Dobutrex) 1 mcg/kg/min for one hour. The nurse needs to titrate the dose up to 5 mcg/kg/min. The infusion bag contains 1000 mg/L
How many additional mL of the medication will the patient receive for the next hour?
Health promotion programs focus on
a. Reducing the cost of health care. b. Controlling risk factors for disease. c. Immunizations. d. Occupational health programs.