Tips for decreasing the kcaloric density of a diet include:
1. Use low-fat or nonfat dairy products
2. Trim all visible fat from meat before cooking
3. Eat at least four servings of fresh fruit each day
4. Eat at least 2 1/2 servings of vegetables each day
1, 2, 3, 4
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One of the most important tools for communicating with mentally ill clients is
1. therapeutic talking. 2. therapeutic listening. 3. administering medications. 4. following the client's care plan.
A client, aged 16 years, comes to the crisis clinic with several superficial cuts on her left wrist. She
paces around the room and cries with convulsive sobs. She cowers when approached and responds to the nurse's questions with shrugs or monosyllables. After a few minutes spent with the nurse, the client is slightly calmer. To assess the client's perception of the precipitating event, the nurse should ask a. "Why are you crying?" b. "Why did you injure your wrist?" c. "How can I help you feel more comfortable?" d. "What was happening just before you started to feel this way?"
A 48-year-old woman is admitted to a psychiatric unit after trying to shoot herself in the head. Her husband reports that she had seemed despondent since their youngest child left for college 4 months ago
Which should be a nurse's priority intervention for this client? A) Administration of prescribed sedation B) Initiation of suicide observation C) Review of the treatment plan D) Orientation to the unit
Why are rural residents considered a high-risk group? Select all that apply
A. Are very self-sufficient and self-reliant B. Few health care providers locally available C. Exposed to high-powered machinery, extensive sun, and chemicals D. Insurance rarely affordable to the self-employed E. Travel long distances to get specialized services F. Work in dangerous occupations (farming and ranching)