A client with alcoholism and cirrhosis of the liver is admitted after 2 days of vomiting and diarrhea. The physician orders a hydrating solution of 5% dextrose in water intravenously
If thiamin is not included in that order, the nurse should inquire about it because:
1. Thiamin is necessary to predigest the dextrose for immediate absorption
2. Intravenous glucose without thiamin in the cirrhosis client can precipitate the Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
3. Thiamin prevents folic acid stores from being diluted by the hydrating solution
4. Deficiency of thiamin causes delirium tremens
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A) Staff members are invested in management's goals. B) Decisions are made without any input from staff. C) Communication is limited to memos. D) Decisions may not occur on time.
The implementation specialist, practice workflow specialist, and health information exchange specialist are informatics roles identified and described by:
a. the ANA Scope and Standards for Nursing Informatics. b. the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. c. ONC's HITECH Workforce Plan. d. the Department of Commerce's Standard Occupation Codes.
When working with a client who is attempting to lose weight, which of the following suggestions by the nurse might assist the client in being compliant with the prescribed diet?
1. Eat alone to reduce outside distractions. 2. Drink water or a diet beverage after eating to promote feelings of fullness. 3. Allow at least 45 minutes to 1 hour to promote full enjoyment of a meal. 4. Set aside small nonfood rewards when you meet a goal.
Cultural influences have had a greater influence on body perception during the past few decades because of the increase in
a. mass media. b. food availability. c. medical services. d. health knowledge.