Which of the following is true regarding multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?
A) The first organ to fail is usually the heart.
B) Early nutritional support may decrease the development of MODS.
C) MODS account for more than 50% of late deaths in trauma patients.
D) All of the above are correct.
C
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Which is an example of a medical diagnosis?
a. Constipation b. Diabetes mellitus c. Impaired skin integrity d. Altered nutrition: less than body requirements
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of kidney stones. The stones have been analyzed and are all composed of calcium phosphate. Based on this data, which foods should the nurse teach the client to avoid?
A) Chicken, beef, and ham products B) Organ meats, sardines, and seafood C) Tomatoes, fruits, and nuts D) Flour, milk, and ice cream
The nurse should instruct the lactating mother with mastitis about preventing future episodes by:
1. thoroughly emptying both breasts to prevent engorgement. 2. not breastfeeding the infant at night. 3. alternating breasts every 2 minutes during each feeding. 4. feeding the infant from only one breast during each feeding.
The nurse guides a woman to the examination room and asks her to remove her clothes and put on an examination gown with the front open
The woman states, "I have special undergarments that I do not remove for religious reasons." The most appropriate response from the nurse would be: a. "You can't have an examination without removing all your clothes." b. "I'll ask the doctor to modify the examination." c. "Tell me about your undergarments. I'll explain the examination procedure, and then we can discuss how you can have your examination comfortably." d. "What? I've never heard of such a thing! That sounds different and strange."