The nurse is assessing a 39-year-old woman's diet who has been complaining of chronic constipation. The nurse recognizes that this individual should increase her fiber intake to how much each day?
A) 15 g/day B) 25 g/day C) 35 g/day D) Depends on individual needs
D
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The amount of fiber needed to alleviate constipation varies among individuals. The AI of fiber needed to protect against coronary artery disease is 25 g/day for women and 38 g/day for men.
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There are several resources to support evidence-based practice. What is metasynthesis?
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The nurse wishes to conduct a study on the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy in alleviating symptoms of depression
One group of subjects would attend regular counseling sessions in the company of a dog, whereas the other group would attend regular counseling sessions without a dog present. In this study, the dogs would represent: A) Control group B) Treatment group C) Intervention D) Placebo