When suggesting dietary modifications for a client with gastrointestinal (GI) tract disorders, the nurse advises the client to limit high-fat foods and replace some dietary fat with medium-chain triglycerides
Why should the nurse encourage the client to use medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)? A) To reduce symptoms of nausea C) To decrease the risk of aspiration
B) To minimize the feeling of fullness D) To minimize diarrhea
D
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Order: Methylprednisolone succinate 24 mg IM daily. The package insert of the 40 mg Act-O-Vial states, "Press down on plastic activator to force accompanying 1 mL diluent into the lower compartment." How many milliliters will you administer?
1. 960 mL 2. 1.7 mL 3. 6 mL 4. 0.6 mL
What is the most accurate method for the nurse to use when determining a pediatric dosage?
A) A nomogram using body surface area B) Young's rule C) Fried's rule D) Clark's rule
A client with dehydration is being administered IV fluids. During her rounds, the nurse noticed that the skin immediately surrounding the IV site was reddish in color and showing signs of inflammation
The nurse recognizes that what phenomenon is likely responsible? A) Phlebitis B) Thrombus formation C) Pulmonary embolus D) Air embolism
A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is to undergo a brief mental status examination as part of psychometric testing. What function is lost in the initial stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD)?
A) Memory of childhood events B) Ability to complete simple tasks C) Ability to concentrate D) Ability to remember everyday words