The nurse is planning care for a client who has been experiencing a manic episode for 6 days and is unable to sit still long enough to eat meals. Which choice will best meet the client's nutritional needs at this time?
a. Offer a bowl of vegetable soup.
b. Offer a green salad topped with chicken pieces.
c. Offer a peanut butter sandwich.
d. Offer to have the family bring in favorite foods.
Answer: c. Offer a peanut butter sandwich.
You might also like to view...
The relationship of one food entity to another in the diet is called
A) variety. B) moderation. C) proportionality. D) personalization.
In the context of treating alcohol abuse, which of the following is true of alcoholism?
A) It cannot be cured. B) It cannot be treated. C) It is not acknowledged as a complex problem. D) It is not a widespread problem.
The main energy source for the lactic acid system during exercise is ________.
A. phosphocreatine B. triglycerides C. carbohydrates D. protein
The best way to justify continuation of WIC would be to show improvement in:
a. the number of participants enrolled b. the infant morbidity rate c. maternal weight gains during pregnancy d. infant head circumference