The client is meeting with the nurse to discuss starting a weight loss program. It is important that the client is aware where calories come from and how many are consumed. Calories come from the foods we eat and the liquids we drink
How many calories per gram are there in carbohydrates? A) 4 cal/g B) 7 cal/g C) 9 cal/g D) 12 cal/g
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There are 4 cal/g in carbohydrate and protein, 9 cal/g in fat, and 7 cal/g in alcohol.
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A Native American patient arrives at the clinic for treatment related to type 2 diabetes
Which of the following would best provide the nurse with information about the role food plays in the patient's cultural practice and identify how the patient's food preferences could be related to the patient's problem? A) "Do you feel any of your cultural practices have a negative impact on your disease process?" B) "What types of foods are served as a part of your cultural practices and how they are prepared?" C) "As a non-native, I am unaware of your cultural practices. Could you teach me a few practices that may affect your care?" D) "Tell me about foods that are important to your cultural practices and how you feel they relate to your diabetes."
The patient has been taking an over-the-counter (OTC)
acid-reducing drug because he has had "stomach problems" for several months. He tells the nurse that the medicine helps as long as he takes it, but once he stops it, the symptoms return. Which statement by the nurse is the best ad-vice for this patient? a. "The over-the-counter drug has helped you, so you should continue to take it." b. "The over-the-counter dosage may not be strong enough. You should be taking pre-scription-strength for best effects." c. "For best results, you need to watch what you eat in addition to taking this drug." d. "Using this drug may relieve your symp-toms, but it does not address the cause. You should be seen by your health care provider."
Of the doses on hand, you would choose ____________________ to administer the dose ordered
Ordered: Demerol 50 mg PO q3h prn. A. Demerol 100 mg tablets B. Demerol injection 75 mg/mL C. Demerol 50 mg tablets D. Demerol injection 50 mg/mL
Adrenergic agents have specific effects on the body. What are the actions of adrenergic medications? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dilate pupils. b. Increase heart rate. c. Stimulate gastric muscle. d. Dilate blood vessels. e. Dilate bronchioles. f. Relax uterine muscles. g. Contract the bladder.