Poor nutrition and subsequent skin breakdown is associated with which of the following lab results?
a. Serum albumin of 3.0
b. Serum transferrin of 250
c. Cholesterol of 200
d. none of the above
A
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Standards of nursing practice for mental health can best be described as helping to ensure:
a. That certain clients receive care b. Quality and effectiveness of care c. Proper documentation d. Proper medication administration
A client with a history of alcohol abuse seeks medical attention for the onset of new symptoms. For which signs of a vitamin deficiency should the nurse assess this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Projectile vomiting and diarrhea b. Extreme tiredness and irritability c. Wide fluctuations in blood glucose d. Blurred vision and difficulty seeing in the dark e. Numbness and tingling along with loss of balance
Four weeks post gastric resection surgery, a patient is experiencing cramping, nausea, and diarrhea within 10 minutes after eating. Suspecting that the patient may have dumping syndrome, what should the nurse suggest?
Select all that apply. 1. Increase protein in the diet. 2. Lie down for 30 minutes immediately after eating. 3. Eat frequent, small meals. 4. Reduce the amount of carbohydrates eaten daily. 5. Drink a glass of water prior to each meal.
A nurse may define a community as a(n) (select all that apply)
a. Social group determined by geographic boundaries b. Group of people who share common values and interests c. Group of people defined by their interactions d. Individual with a specific health concern