A high fiber diet has been found to be effective in preventing all of the following EXCEPT
a. hypercholesterolemia c. diverticular disease
b. colon and rectal cancer d. diabetes mellitus
D
A high-fiber diet has been effective in preventing diverticular disease, hypercholesterolemia, and colon and rectal cancer.
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A nurse caring for a postoperative patient following a tracheostomy should assess the patient for symptoms of early complications, which include:
A) Pneumothorax B) Airway obstruction C) Infection D) Difficulty communicating
The client is postoperative from a left-sided mastectomy. She says that the incision and the inner side of her arm from the armpit to the elbow are numb. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Teach the client to avoid lifting heavy objects. B. Measure the circumference of the client's left arm. C. Document the finding as the only action. D. Notify the surgeon.
The nurse would suggest to the family of a client who is in the moderate stages of AD and is being cared for in the home to (Select all that apply)
a. assess orientation hourly by hiring a sitter if necessary. b. disable the stove but find ways for the client to participate in meal preparation. c. have the client wear an identification badge. d. move knickknacks to the middle of tables. e. secure the environment with a fence so the client cannot leave the home.
What congenital heart defects are associated with intrauterine exposure to rubella?
a. Pulmonary stenosis (PS) b. Cardiomegaly c. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) d. Coarctation of aorta (COA) e. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)