The nurse outlining the characteristics of fat metabolism points out that fats (select all that apply):
1. are soluble in water.
2. utilize more oxygen than carbohydrates.
3. are stored more compactly in the body.
4. release more energy than carbohydrates.
5. are rich in vitamin A.
1, 2, 3, 4
Fat metabolism utilizes more oxygen than the metabolism of carbohydrates and it also re-leases more energy. Fats are water-soluble and are stored compactly.
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The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. To best prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in this patient, the nurse plans to diligently ensure that the patient:
1. splints the incision. 2. coughs and deep-breathes every 2 hours. 3. regularly removes antiembolism stockings. 4. ambulates frequently.
A patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma who is undergoing external radiation therapy tells the nurse, "I am so tired I can hardly get out of bed in the morning." Which intervention should the nurse add to the plan of care?
a. Minimize activity until the treatment is completed. b. Establish time to take a short walk almost every day. c. Consult with a psychiatrist for treatment of depression. d. Arrange for delivery of a hospital bed to the patient's home.
The mattress should be wiped with a disinfectant if it is soiled with secretions or excretions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
"Skin popping" is a casual term for
A. sublingually administering LSD b. subcutaneously administering heroin c. intravenously administering cocaine d. topically applying a nicotine patch