Which female patient requires the least amount of dietary protein?
1) 23-year-old pregnant woman
2) 40-year-old secretary
3) 19-year-old breastfeeding woman
4) 35-year-old weightlifter
ANS: 2
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A) Put the primary onus for planning care on the patient herself. B) Assess and provide constructive outlets for anger and hostility. C) Assess the patient's sources of social support. D) Encourage an attitude of realistic hope to help her deal with helpless feelings.
The nurse is caring for a client who has smoked for many years and documents that "clubbing is present.". Which of the following techniques is the best way for the nurse to determine the presence of clubbing?
1. Place two thumbs touching side-by-side. 2. Place two of the same fingers from each hand together. 3. Place two index fingers together tip-to-tip. 4. Place the hands out straight with the palm sides down.
Which of the following are connection types of communication? (Select all that apply.)
a. Poor self image b. Good eye contact c. Avoiding being judgmental d. Ensuring good lighting e. Respecting silence f. Ensure confidentiality
The nurse has admitted a patient to the unit who has been experiencing bowel problems. The patient is to receive a bowel preparation for a radiologic procedure
The nurse would anticipate administration of which of the following medications? a. Psyllium (Metamucil) b. Docusate sodium (Colace) c. Castor oil d. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)