To support the nutritional needs of a client recovering from a burn injury, the nurse will prepare to administer which of the following?
1. High carbohydrate diet
2. High fat diet
3. Low protein diet
4. Vitamins C and A supplements
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Vitamins C and A are provided at doses higher than recommended because of the role they play as cellular antioxidants, and they are required for collagen synthesis. A high carbohydrate diet should be avoided to prevent carbon dioxide production and hyperglycemia. Protein is needed for wound healing and should be calculated according to the client's weight. Fat intake should not exceed 30% of total daily calories.
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a. descending aorta. b. lower liver border. c. medial border of the spleen. d. upper right kidney ridge.
The nurse is evaluating care provided to a client. Which nursing actions indicate that the phases of evaluation were completed by the nurse appropriately?
1. Client problems updated 2. Data linked to NOC indicators 3. Data compared to desired outcomes 4. Interventions changed on the care plan 5. Physician notified of changes in the care plan
A 72-year-old patient has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and will begin treatment with tamsulosin (Flomax). The patient admits that he is skeptical about the drug's ability to relieve his distressing symptoms
The nurse should respond in what way? A) "Flomax can increase the amount of urine your kidneys produce, resulting in better urine flow." B) "Flomax can relax your prostate and your bladder neck, making it easier to pass urine." C) "Flomax makes your urine less alkaline, reducing the irritation that makes your prostate enlarge." D) "Flomax increases the strength of your bladder muscle and results in a stronger flow of urine."
Which conditions of middle-aged persons promote the formation of malignant cells? (Select all that apply.)
a. Childbearing b. Increasing age c. Hormonal changes d. Chronic irritation of tissue e. Diet