To meet the nutritional needs of a patient with Graves disease, the nurse recommends a diet of _____ to _____ calories
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4000; 5000
The patient with Graves disease has a high metabolism, which requires a large caloric intake. These patients need 4000 to 5000 calories a day.
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Which intervention would be most useful in an 89-year-old patient suffering from Alzheimer's-type dementia?
A) Provide a safe environment. B) Provide a stimulating environment. C) Avoid the use of touch. D) Use restraints whenever necessary.
You are the home health nurse caring for a homebound client who is terminally ill. You are delivering a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump to the patient at your visit today. The family members will be taking care of the patient
What would your priority nursing interventions be for this visit? A) Teach the family the theory of pain management and the use of alternative therapies. B) Provide psychosocial family support during this emotional experience. C) Provide patient and family teaching regarding the operation of the pump, monitoring the IV site, and knowing the side effects of the medication. D) Provide family teaching regarding use of morphine, recognizing morphine overdose, and offering spiritual guidance.
The nurse is caring for a severely depressed client. The nurse should be aware of suicide warning signs. Which of the following would be inconsistent as a warning sign?
A) Social withdrawal B) Increased appetite C) Giving away possessions D) Previous suicide attempt
__________ is a position in which the arms are flexed, fists are clenched, and the legs are extended
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