Based on her interview, evaluate Mrs. K's diet by listing deficiencies or excesses in her diet


Low fiber, vitamin C and possibly B-vitamin complex due to lack of fruit and vegetables. Ca/P/vit D due to lack of dairy products.

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A patient is admitted to the critical care unit with acute respiratory failure. Upon auscultation, the health care provider hears creaking, leathery, coarse breath sounds in the lower anterolateral chest area during inspiration and expiration

The nurse suspects that the patient has a(n) a. emphysema. c. pulmonary fibrosis. b. atelectasis. d. pleural friction rub.

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Which statement by a client using the vaginal delivery method of contraception indicates a need for additional instruction?

1. "If the ring comes out, I will wash it off with water and reinsert it." 2. "I have a special waste container where I put the used rings." 3. "I will remove the ring while we have intercourse and then reinsert it." 4. "I will leave the ring in for 3 weeks and then remove it."

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The nurse uses a visual aid to show the pathologic muscle tone changes that result in footdrop. Which changes should the nurse include?

a. The stretching of calf muscles b. The stretching of flexor muscles c. The toes curl downward d. The thigh muscles contract

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A 40-year-old pregnant woman is concerned about the health of her unborn child. She has phe-nylketonuria (PKU) and recently had a viral infection

If the child is born with a congenital heart defect, which of the following is the most likely based on the mother's history? (select all that apply) a. Coarctation of the aorta b. Pulmonic stenosis c. Ventricular septal defect d. Patent ductus arteriosus e. Tetralogy of Fallot

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