The nurse explains that the rate at which the body metabolizes food to maintain the energy requirements of a person who is awake and at rest is:
1. Energy balance.
2. Metabolism.
3. Basal metabolic rate.
4. Caloric requirement.
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Rationale: Energy balance is the relationship between the energy obtained from food and the energy used by the body.
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A) Prosthetic heart valves B) Aspirin use C) Ibuprofen use D) Acetaminophen use
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What will the nurse include when educating a 12-year-old patient about care of a cold sore? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Keep the cold sore clean with mild soap." b. "Use an astringent to assist in drying the cold sore and promote rapid healing." c. "Keep the cold sore moist to prevent cracking." d. "Note signs of infection, including the presence of pus. Contact the health care provider if this occurs." e. "Oral analgesics may help alleviate pain."