Briefly, write out how you would explain diverticulosis and diverticulitis to Mrs. K
Points to be covered in this discussion:
1) define diverticulosis—tell what it is and the theory of how it occurs.
2) define diverticulitis and explain how it occurs.
3) list the foods that aggravate diverticulosis and tell why.
4) list foods that help diverticulosis and tell why.
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The best response by the nurse is: 1. "The baby's genes could have been tested during pregnancy by doing an amniocentesis." 2. "The doctor will check the baby's genes by doing a 24-hour urine collection on your child." 3. "Mom's blood could have been tested during the pregnancy to check for genetic problems with the baby." 4. "A swab of the baby's cheek or a stool sample will be used to check your baby's chromosomes."
The nurse is providing dietary instruction to a patient with hemorrhoids. Which of the following breakfast options is the best option for a patient with hemorrhoids?
A) Cheese omelet and coffee B) Raisin bran cereal and an apple C) A bagel with cream cheese and hot tea D) Blueberry pancakes and milk
Fluoxetine achieves its effects by:
a. selectively inhibiting serotonin reuptake. b. blocking the uptake of monoamines. c. inhibiting MAO-A in nerve terminals. d. direct stimulation of serotonin receptors.
A nurse is preparing to measure a client's pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). In what position should the nurse place the client for the most accurate results?
A. Supine, with the head elevated to 45 degrees B. Prone, with the head elevated to 30 degrees C. Trendelenburg position D. Lithotomy position