The patient has been prescribed a low-sodium diet. Which food choice indicates that the patient requires additional teaching?
a. Fresh spinach
b. Pickles
c. Whole-grain pasta
d. Grapefruit
B
High-sodium foods include pickled vegetables, canned soups, and processed meats. Fresh spi-nach, whole-grain pasta, and grapefruit are appropriate low-sodium choices.
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For the nurse to assess right ventricular function and venous blood return in the patient, a central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring line is established. The results are a decreased central venous pressure, which indicates:
A) Possible hypovolemia B) Possible hypervolemia C) Right ventricular failure D) Left ventricular failure
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1. Supply with balanced nutrients to meet current body weight needs. 2. Complete a nutritional assessment and supply with high-calorie, high-protein supplements. 3. Provide high-dose therapy of vitamins C and B. 4. Supply with high-fat and high-carbohydrate supplements.
Which research design is used by the Gallup Poll to obtain information about large numbers of people through sampling a small percentage of the total groups?
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