The nurse is assisting the patient to select foods from the menu that will promote wound healing. Which statement indicates the nurse's knowledge of nutritional goals?
a. "Avoid foods that have saturated fats. Fats interfere with the ability of the burn wound to heal."
b. "Choose foods that are high in protein, such as meat, eggs, and beans. These help the burns to heal."
c. "It is important to choose foods like bread and pasta that are high in carbohydrates. These foods will give you energy and help you to heal faster."
d. "Select foods that have lots of fiber, such as whole grains and fruits. These will promote removal of toxins from the body that interfere with healing."
B
Nutritional therapy must be instituted immediately after burn injury to meet the high metabolic demands of the body. Oral diets should be high in calories and high in protein to meet the demands of the body.
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During an interview, a patient reveals that she is pregnant. She states that she is not sure whether she will breastfeed her baby and asks for some information about this. Which of these statements by the nurse is accurate?
a. "Breastfed babies tend to be more colicky." b. "Breastfeeding provides the perfect food and antibodies for your baby." c. "Breastfed babies eat more often than infants on formula." d. "Breastfeeding is second nature, and every woman can do it."
A patient tells the nurse, "Every time I laugh or cough, I wet myself." Which type of urinary in-continence is this patient describing?
a. Urge b. Functional c. Stress d. Mixed
The nurse teaches a patient about self-care of two Jackson-Pratt drains after breast surgery. What does the nurse include in patient teaching?
a. Empty the drain every 2 hours and meas-ure the contents. b. Maintain a small, steady amount of ten-sion on the drain tubing. c. Record the amount removed from each drain separately. d. Keep the collection end of the drain lower than the patient's waist.
A family member has heard about the rule of threes and asks the nurse what it means. What would be the best response about the rule of threes?
A) A person can live 3 minutes without oxygen. B) A person can live 3 hours without water. C) A person can live 3 days without food. D) A person can live 3 weeks without warmth.