The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient from a culture that believes that a diet low in fruit and vegetables and high in fat is healthiest
While writing the plan of care for this patient, it would be important to include which of the following nursing diagnoses?
A) Emotional distress related to hospital diet
B) Spiritual distress related to distance from family
C) Nutritional deficiency related to beliefs in societal diet
D) Nutritional excess related to societal diet
A
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1. Hepatomegaly 2. A normal finding 3. Related to recent diagnosis of chronic bronchitis 4. Presence of ascites
The nurse explains that type 1 diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body does not produce enough insulin so my blood glucose is elevated because of:
1. prolonged elevation of stress hormone levels (cortisol, epinephrine, glucagon, growth hormone). 2. malfunction of the glycogen-storing capabilities of the liver. 3. destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas. 4. insulin resistance of the receptor cells of the muscle tissue.
Which of the following health care professionals is licensed to prescribe controlled substances?
1. LPN/LVN 2. Physical therapist 3. Pharmacist 4. Physician
While conducting a health assessment, the nurse documents a patient's response under the heading "chief complaint.". The nurse is currently conducting the _____________ part of the health assessment
1. History of present illness 2. Past medical history 3. Family history 4. Psychosocial history