Ms. L has an abdominal cancer that is causing a partial bowel obstruction. She is able to take oral nourishment and has refused a feeding tube. Which of the following would be least appropriate to give?
1. Liquid supplement
2. Dietary fiber with every meal and feeding
3. Clear liquids
4. Lean, tender chicken or turkey
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The nurse is preparing a client for discharge. The client is prescribed antihyperlipidemic drug therapy. The nurse would include which of the following in the discharge teaching? Select all that apply
A) Reason for taking the prescribed drug B) Drug name C) Correct dose D) Frequency of administration E) Dosage form
The nurse is engaging in therapeutic communication with a client. This type of communication:
a. requires touching the client. b. requires special training to learn how to talk to clients. c. is purposeful and goal-directed. d. is often open-ended, vague, and without boundaries.
A client is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. When planning a teaching session to review insulin administration with this client, the nurse should
a. pick times for teaching when energy levels are low. b. schedule teaching sessions during hospital visiting hours. c. reserve a block of time for health teaching. d. provide the client with extensive information during 30-minute intervals.
The local community center is offering a class for citizens who are morbidly obese. They plan to provide a selection of foods to create nutritional menu plans for a 3-day period
Some of the criteria for the nutritional menu are to meet the RDA for carbohydrates and to include a whole-grain food at least two times a day. Which of the following is an example of a whole-grain food? A) Cheerios B) Corn flakes C) Puffed wheat D) Rice Krispies