A nurse is caring for a 72-year-old client with a fracture in the neck of the femur. What
should the nurse keep in mind when preparing a diet chart for the client?
A) Restrict the client's fluid intake to prevent edema
B) Provide 1 g of protein per kilogram of body weight
C) Provide maximum of 40% of the total calories as fat intake
D) Provide unsaturated fats containing essential fatty acids
D
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A teenage boy has been admitted for rehabilitation following a head injury. His parents explain that he is not able to interpret what they say and so is not able to speak clearly
The boy is also not able to remember what he is taught during educational sessions. What should the nurse conclude about the part of the brain that is likely affected in this case? A) The cortex is affected. B) The subcortex is affected. C) The mid-brain is affected. D) The brainstem is affected.
Which is larger: 0.21 or 0.7? ______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
While recovering from injuries obtained in a motor vehicle crash, a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus begins to demonstrate signs of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
What findings would suggest to the nurse that the patient was developing DKA? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Abdominal pain 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. Deep rapid respirations 4. Ketones in the urine 5. Capillary refill 5 seconds
The nurse says to the UAP, "I am worried about Ms. Smith's blood pressure. Check it throughout the afternoon." What critical factors have the nurse left out of this delegation instruction? Select all that apply
1. How often the blood pressure should be taken. 2. What are reportable parameters. 3. Nothing, the UAP should understand what the nurse means. 4. If this assignment has priority over other jobs. 5. How the nurse wants the blood pressure measured.