Why might a recreational therapist be on the interdisciplinary team?
What will be an ideal response?
To promote a return to healthy activities and to use recreation as
a tool to improve the patient's physical, mental, and social
well-being.
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1. "The type of cancer cells." 2. "Where the tumor tissue originated." 3. "The rate of growth of the cancer cells." 4. "The size of the tumor and extent of the cancer."
Which nursing intervention should be included in the nursing plan of care for a patient with hepatic impairment and hypochloremia?
A) Administer ammonium chloride. B) Discontinue a loop diuretic and change to another class of drug. C) Infuse a hypotonic saline solution. D) Encourage intake of low-chloride foods.
An adolescent has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). An action by the adolescent that indicates acceptance of body changes with SLE would be that the teen:
1. Refuses to attend school. 2. Doesn't want to attend any social functions. 3. Discusses the body changes with a peer. 4. Discusses the body changes with health care personnel only.
A client asks the nurse why there are different fats listed on the Nutrition Facts label. The nurse responds:
1. "You need to know the correct portion of each fat to consume each day.". 2. "Each fat has a different role.". 3. "It is important to eat some of each fat every day so you don't get deficiencies. This helps in diet planning.". 4. "It helps you plan a diet that included the healthiest fats.".