The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with gout about a low-purine diet. Which of the following foods would be identified as those to avoid when following this diet? (Select all that apply.)
1. Avocados
2. Milk
3. Scallops
4. White bread
5. Alcohol
6. Bacon
3, 5, 6
Food high in purine include scallops and bacon. Alcohol is also high in purine. Avocados, milk, and white bread are low-purine foods.
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The client who is postoperative from replacement of several finger joints on the left hand now has considerable swelling of the hand and is concerned. What should the nurse tell this client?
A. "Apply ice packs to the hand." B. "Wrap your left arm with an elastic bandage up to the elbow." C. "Keep the left hand and arm elevated to the level of your shoulder." D. "Call your doctor immediately because swelling is a symptom of infection."
A client has not responded to IV fluids to raise blood pressure. Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be ordered?
1. Whole blood 2. Additional crystalloids 3. Vasodilators 4. Vasopressors
which normal tissues manifest early, acute responses to radiation therapy?
a. spleen and liver b. kidney and nervous tissues c. bone marrow and GI mucosa d. hollow organs such as the stomach and bladder