A client complains that since he has increased vegetables and whole grains in his diet to add fiber, he is experiencing increased flatulence. What might he add to his diet to add fiber with least risk of increasing gas formation?
a. adding bran to his foods, such as yogurt and cereals
b. taking supplemental methylcellulose (Citrucel)
c. ingesting fiber in form of psyllium (Metamucil)
d. adding raw pears and apples to the diet
b
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A. Stage I B. Stage II C. Stage III D. Stage IV
The leadership team of a large healthcare organization is engaged in continuity planning. Which should be identified as a component of the business-impact analysis (BIA)?
A) Securing top management support B) Establishing continuity maintenance policies and procedures C) Assessing the continuity plan for weaknesses D) Determining critical functions of the organization
There are differences in the scope of practice and foci between community-based nursing practice and community health nursing. Which of the following is more descriptive of community-based nursing practice?
1. Emphasis is on preservation and protection of health. 2. Main objective is managing acute or chronic conditions in community settings. 3. Primary focus is on populations or aggregates. 4. Provision of both direct and indirect health services is common.
A nursing student interviews a member of the local congressional district to learn more about the health care system in the United States. Which statement made by the congressman would be accurate?
a. "Managed care was short-lived because too many consumer groups endorsed the plans." b. "Under managed care, clients had unlimited access to providers of their choice." c. "Managed care failed because Americans were used to free access to providers of their choice." d. "Managed care in the United States has been replaced by the Affordable Health Care for America Act."