The nurse is aware that there are different categories for food. While conducting an assessment with a new client, it is explained that peripheral foods are eaten sporadically. What are these foods typically based on?
A) Cultural norms C) Regional availability
B) Religious dietary laws D) Personal preference
D
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Peripheral foods are foods eaten occasionally or sporadically. They are typically based on an individual's preferences, not the culture norms.
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1. "Daily bathing of the elderly can interfere with normal skin lubrication." 2. "Daily bathing can cause the elderly to chill, predisposing them to infection." 3. "Many of the clients here are not active enough to require daily bathing." 4. "The clients do not like to have daily baths."
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A) Heart failure C) Normal functioning B) Hypertensive heart disease D) Pericarditis
Which of the following is the change theory proposed by Lewin?
a. Phases of change c. Diffusion of innovations theory b. Six-step change model d. Force-field model
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A) list the assets that you bring to the job. B) reduce the limitations on your availability for work. C) investigate sources of employment. D) learn the salary of local facilities.