Which of the following statements about dietary fiber is correct?
1. Soluble fiber dissolves in oil but not in water.
2. Insoluble fiber increases intestinal excretion of cholesterol.
3. Soluble fiber attaches to other waste products in the intestine to stimulate peristalsis.
4. Fiber is the portion of plants the human body cannot digest.
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The nurse is examining the hip area of a patient and palpates a flat depression on the upper, lateral side of the thigh when the patient is standing. The nurse interprets this finding as the:
a. Ischial tuberosity. b. Greater trochanter. c. Iliac crest. d. Gluteus maximus muscle.
A client with bipolar disorder is being seen for a follow up appointment in the mental health clinic. The client asks the nurse why she is asked the same questions with each visit
Which of the following is the most appropriate response from the nurse? 1. "Does it bother you to have to answer the same questions with each visit?" 2. "It is important to keep your plan of care up to date. This is why you are asked the same questions at each visit." 3. "We don't share information with others because of HIPAA regulations." 4. "I will have the doctor address this question for you."
The nurse is administering intravenous iron dextran for the first time to a patient with anemia. After giving a test dose, how long will the nurse wait before administering the remaining portion of the dose?
a. 30 minutes b. 1 hour c. 6 hours d. 24 hours
A client asks the nurse why there are different fats listed on the Nutrition Facts label. The nurse responds:
1. "You need to know the correct portion of each fat to consume each day.". 2. "Each fat has a different role.". 3. "It is important to eat some of each fat every day so you don't get deficiencies. This helps in diet planning.". 4. "It helps you plan a diet that included the healthiest fats.".