Diverticulitis has been diagnosed in a client who has been experiencing episodes of gastrointestinal cramping. The nurse should tell the client to maintain which type of diet, during the asymptomatic period?
A. Low in fat
B. High in fiber
C. Low in residue
D. High in carbohydrates
Answer: B. High in fiber
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A patient is scheduled to have her serum triglyceride level assessed. How long should the patient be without food of fluids prior to the serum triglyceride test?
A) 8 hours B) 10 hours C) 12 hours D) 15 hours
An 85-year-old man who is a resident in an extended-care facility has athlete's foot. After applying an antifungal cream, what is the nurse's next action?
A) Wipe away excess medication from the affected area. B) Wrap a sterile kling dressing around both feet. C) Elevate the feet for 30 minutes. D) Apply clean dry socks.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with uncontrolled asthma. The nurse realizes that this diagnosis will affect which element of the patient's pulmonary gas exchange?
1. diffusion 2. perfusion 3. ventilation 4. removal
Timing of the get-and-go test enhances its sensitivity. The process should take less than
A. Thirty seconds B. Sixteen seconds C. Sixty seconds D. Ten seconds