A nurse teaches clients that when an individual maintains a stable body weight, the body is in energy balance. Which term explains this phenomenon?
A) Consumption
B) Regulation
C) Homeostasis
D) Thermogenesis
C) Homeostasis
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The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes mellitus how to prevent or delay chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which client statements indicate a lack of understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I need to decrease sodium, cholesterol, and protein in my diet." b. "My weight should be maintained at a body mass index of 30." c. "Smoking should be stopped as soon as I possibly can." d. "I can continue to take an aspirin every 4 to 8 hours for my pain." e. "I really only need to drink a couple of glasses of water each day."
During an assessment, the nurse determines that an older patient is taking several supplements that affect blood clotting. Which supplements did the nurse assess that this patient is taking? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Zinc 2. Garlic 3. Fish oil 4. Ginseng 5. Vitamin E
The patient awakens at 3:00 AM requesting pain medication, but the nurse does not administer additional pain medication. What justifies the nurse's decision to withhold the medication?
a. The patient had a reaction to aspirin 5 years ago. b. The nurse wants to help the patient avoid drug addiction. c. The patient is asleep when the nurse re-turns with analgesia. d. The patient wants pain medication every 3 3/4 hours exactly.
The nurse is assessing the respiratory system of a newborn. Which anatomic differences place the infant at risk for respiratory compromise? Select all that apply
A) The nasal passages are narrower. B) The trachea and chest wall are less compliant. C) The bronchi and bronchioles are shorter and wider. D) The larynx is more funnel shaped. E) The tongue is smaller. F) There are significantly fewer alveoli.