Goals for nutrition in the client with chronic renal failure include all of the following except:
a. to decrease edema.
b. to sustain body weight.
c. to help prevent protein-energy malnutrition.
d. to provide high protein intakes to compensate for proteinuria.
d
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A) Sports injuries B) Attention disorders C) Experiencing school-related stress due to a desire to overachieve D) Underachieving or failing in school
Which of the following nursing instructions is most helpful to a client experiencing mild seasonal affective disorder symptoms?
A) Use sunglasses when exposed to sunlight. B) Install skylights. C) Sleep in a darkened room. D) Stay indoors during the winter time.
A woman of Mexican-American background who is in labor asks that her husband not be allowed in the delivery room and that he not see the baby until after the baby has had his or her initial bath. How can the nurse best respond to this request?
a. Insist that it is the hospital policy for the husband to be present during the delivery. b. Explain that the first hour after the birth of the baby is the most critical to promote bonding. c. Honor the request by recognizing that these are the cultural norms of the client. d. Ask the husband if he is willing to wait in the waiting room until the delivery is completed.
What is the first step that should be taken by a student nurse who wants to use a particular instructor's name as a reference?
a. Look in the catalog to make sure the name is spelled correctly. b. Pass the course taught by the instructor, which permits listing the name. c. Ask the instructor whether her or his name may be used as a positive reference. d. Check with recent graduates to see which instructor writes the best letters of reference.