A client wants to know what why it is good to include starches in the diet. The nurse responds that starches:
1. Are good only when consumed in moderation.
2. Make you feel full faster.
3. Are stored in the liver and can be used for energy.
4. Provide the quickest form of energy
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Rationale: Starches are stored in the liver in the form of glycogen, which can be used for energy when glucose levels fall. Starches do not lead to satiety as well as proteins and fats. Glucose is the quickest form of energy. Starches, in the form of fiber, can be consumed liberally.
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a. "You should limit the amount of monounsaturated fats." b. "You should limit the amount of unsaturated fatty acids." c. "You should limit the amount of saturated fats." d. "You should not limit the amount of any kind of fat."
During an annual performance review with an employee, the nurse manager does not maintain eye contact and seems concerned about the time and the next appointment. This use of communication is considered
A) Consistent B) Verbal C) Nonverbal D) Clarifying
The purpose of cleaning is to:
a. Destroy all pathogens and non-pathogens b. Reduce the number of microbes present c. Make disposable items reusable d. Produce a sterile field
Based on a client's history of violence toward others and her inability to cope with anger, which of the following should the nurse use as the most important indicator of goal achievement before discharge?
a) Acknowledgment of her angry feelings. b) Ability to describe situations that provoke angry feelings. c) Development of a list of how she has handled her anger in the past. d) Verbalization of her feelings in an appropriate manner.