A client is seen in the outpatient clinic for follow-up of a nutritional deficiency. In planning for the client's dietary intake, the nurse includes a complete protein, such as:
1. Eggs
2. Oats
3. Lentils
4. Peanuts
ANS: 1
A complete protein contains all essential amino acids in sufficient quantity to support growth and maintain nitrogen balance. Eggs and meats are examples of complete proteins. Incomplete pro-teins lack one or more of the nine essential amino acids and include oats (cereals) and legumes (lentils and peanuts).
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A) Overarticulate words. B) Vary the volume of voice through sentences. C) Face the client during conversation. D) Use short phrases.
The school nurse is helping to teach a science class about the anatomy of the eye. A student asks what the biggest part of the eye is. What would the school nurse reply?
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