To which diet should a patient with Cushing syndrome adhere?

a. Less sodium
b. More calories
c. Less potassium
d. More carbohydrates


ANS: A
The diet should be lower in sodium to help decrease edema.

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Select all answers that apply: A) Preterm birth B) Gestational hypertension C) Gestational diabetes D) Small for gestational age infant

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A patient is admitted with severe facial injuries from a motor vehicle crash. For what should the nurse first assess this patient?

A. Loose teeth or obvious problems with the mouth B. Signs of stridor, cough, or respiratory distress C. Need for suctioning D. Blood pressure

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