The nurse recognizes that alterations in clients' diets might be needed to: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Treat a disease process.
2. Allow an organ to rest.
3. Prepare for a special examination.
4. Conform to agency menus.
5. Increase or decrease specific nutrients.
1,2,3,5
Rationale: Alterations in diet might be needed to treat a disease process, such as diabetes.
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a. Perspiration b. Semen c. Tears d. Saliva e. Urine
At admission, the nurse learns that some time ago the client had an infarct in the right motor cor-tex. During assessment, the nurse would expect to find that:
1. Motor activity on the right side of the body is impaired 2. Motor activity on the left side of the body is impaired 3. The client has impaired reasoning and planning skills 4. The client demonstrated motor aphasia
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