The nurse is helping a patient identify ways to adhere to a weight reduction plan. What should the nurse suggest to help this patient?
A. Eat alone to reduce outside distractions.
B. Set aside small nonfood rewards when you meet a goal.
C. Allow at least 45 minutes to 1 hour to promote full enjoyment of a meal.
D. Drink water or a diet beverage after eating to promote feelings of fullness.
Answer: B
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A) Ultrasound B) Mammogram C) Computer-assisted detection D) Galactography
A mother has given birth to her baby at 28 week's gestation. The nurse knows that a premature birth:
1. Causes future assessments to be based on the adjust age, not the chronological age. 2. Does not cause a delay in growth and development. 3. Occurs rarely and will not affect future assessments. 4. Will reach developmental milestones at the same time as other full-term newborns.
The electrolyte imbalance hypercalcemia exhibits which clinical manifestations?
a. Diarrhea b. Calcium based kidney stones c. ECG showing narrow T waves d. Lethargy e. Bradycardia
What is the most common cause of nonadherence to antipsychotic pharmacologic treatment?
a. Expense b. Increased symptoms of chemical dependency c. Extrapyramidal effects d. Inability of the patient to understand the need to take medications