Which protein source should the nurse recommend for a client who needs to restrict dietary potassium intake?
A. Raw broccoli
B. Grilled salmon
C. Poached eggs
D. Baked chicken
C
Meat and fish have cells that contain large amounts of potassium. Eggs contain few cells and have one of the lowest potassium content among high-protein foods.
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Eight hours after administering a sulfonamide, the nurse notes that a patient has a temperature of 104° F, pulse of 112, BP of 104/52, respirations of 20, malaise, and widespread lesions of the skin and mucous membranes
The nurse would be correct to suspect a. suprainfection. b. systemic mycoses. c. red man syndrome. d. Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
An example of a situational change trigger is
A. A man learning he is a father. B. A woman diagnosed with cancer. C. A nurse learning to use a new computerized charting system. D. A nursing manager promoted to assistant chief nursing officer.
Examples of advocacy include which of the following?
a. A nurse may relate the client's desires for treatment to the physician. d. A nurse spends quality time with clients. b. A nurse arranges an opportunity for the client to share treatment desires with the physician. e. A nurse discourages clients from discussing their condition openly with their physician. c. A nurse takes action when clients are shortchanged because of treatment costs.
A nurse is applying a cold compress to a client with a fracture. Which should the nurse
do during the procedure? A) Apply the compress so that it is moist, but not dripping B) Place the compresses in a basin containing pieces of ice only C) Keep the compress on the site for 45 minutes D) Repeat the procedure every hour for quick relief