Which of the following patients will have an increased metabolic rate and require nutritional interventions?
A) a healthy young adult who works in an office
B) a retired person living in a temperate climate
C) a person with a serious infection and fever
D) an older, sedentary adult with painful joints
C
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a. "It increases the elimination of T lymphocytes from circulation." b. "It inhibits cytokine production in most lymphocytes." c. "It prevents DNA synthesis, stopping cell division in activated lymphocytes." d. "It prevents the activation of the lymphocytes responsible for rejection."
A patient has been hospitalized for 5 days after pancreatic surgery. The nurse is preparing the patient to ambulate for the first time. What is the best action for the nurse to perform to prevent the patient from suffering orthostatic hypotension?
a. Have him sit up in bed for a few minutes before standing. b. Have him sit up with his legs dangling over the side of his bed for a few minutes before standing. c. Place him in a high-Fowler's position for a few minutes before standing. d. Place him in a low-Fowler's position for a few minutes before standing.
A client who is a Jehovah's Witness is scheduled to undergo a total hip replacement. Which of the following could affect this client's recovery?
a. Because she does not eat meat, it will be difficult for her to get enough protein for healing. b. If a blood transfusion is needed, she will probably refuse it because her religious group is opposed to blood transfusions. c. She must receive Holy Communion before surgery, which may delay the surgery. d. Any removed body parts or tissue must be buried.
A ______dressing is contraindicated in ischemic wounds with dry eschar and third-degree burns or wounds that tunnel
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