After careful analysis of a client's assessment data, you decide that the client is demonstrating the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. This is an example of:
1. diagnostic reasoning.
2. critical thinking.
3. problem-solving.
4. decision-making.
ANS: 1
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The nurse is assigned to provide care to a diabetic client who indicated being a Muslim on the admission assessment. When planning the care for the shift, which of the following factors may have the greatest impact on the care?
1. The client has a strong respect for the elders in the family. 2. Pork in the diet is forbidden. 3. The client may practice religious fasting. 4. Lamb and chicken are the main sources of protein.
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To diminish the unpleasant effects of drugs secreted through saliva, the patient should be educated to chew ________ or suck hard candy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).