The nurse should encourage a client experiencing inflammation to eat a diet high in carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins because:
1. protein supports catabolism.
2. vitamin K helps the blood stay thinner.
3. carbohydrates are necessary to support extra energy needs.
4. carbohydrates help anabolic activity.
Answer: 3
1. Protein helps with the building of tissue, which is anabolism.
2. Vitamin K assists the blood to clot appropriately.
3. The body uses more energy with healing and carbohydrates help meet energy needs.
4. Proteins support anabolic needs.
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a. retake the BP c. force fluids b. measure all urine output d. get the patient up to the chair
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a. difficult to achieve without taking a sup-plement. b. easy to achieve with a well-balanced diet. c. the same as the amount needed by non-pregnant women. d. less than for nonpregnant women because there are no menstrual losses.
The nurse is discharging a client to home with a prescription for clarithromycin (Biaxin). Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the discharge teaching?
1. "I need to take the medication until it is gone." 2. "I can quit taking this medication when I feel better." 3. "I cannot clean house while taking this medication." 4. "I cannot drive while taking this medication."
The nurse is preparing to lift a client up in bed. What should the nurse do prior to beginning this task in order to maintain safety?
1. Plan the move 2. Face the head of the bed 3. Raise the bed to waist level 4. Stand close to the bed with the legs close together 5. Straighten the knees