The nurse teaches a patient who has had surgery to increase which nutrient to help with tissue repair?
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Vitamin
D. Carbohydrate
Ans: B. Protein
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A patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority for this patient?
A) Impaired gas exchange B) Impaired oral mucous membranes C) Unbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements D) Activity intolerance
A patient is demonstrating signs of thrombophlebitis. Which mechanism should the nurse expect has occurred with this health problem? Select all that apply.
A. Blood hypercoagulation B. Vessel damage C. Pooling of blood in the vessel D. Elevated systemic blood pressure E. Stasis of blood flow
The nurse is caring for a patient with influenza. For which reason should the nurse encourage the patient to increase fluids?
a. Decrease metabolism b. Liquefies pulmonary secretions c. Dilute bacterial serum concentration d. Dilute bacterial urinary concentration
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion identified which of the following as a prerequisite for health?
a. Education b. Social support c. Self-esteem d. Physical environment