Medicine

what does the tolerable upper intake level of a nutrient represent? a. the maximum amount allowed for fortifying a food b. a number calculated by taking twice the rda or three times the ai c. the maximum allowable amount available in supplement form d. the maximum amount from all sources that appears safe for most healthy people
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while all research should follow the scientific method, there are a variety of ways a study can be designed. these design features can influence the type of information that can be obtained and how this information may affect understanding of nutrition science.
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which factors should the advanced practice mental health nurse take into consideration when prescribing medication for the psychiatric patient?
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the nurse administers mifepristone to a patient in the first trimester for an abportion. the nurse instructs the patient to return for a follow-up visit in 2 days to recieve a 400 mcg dosage of misorostol. how long after the last manstrual period is it sae to use these medications
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which education would the nurse provide a parent about methods for maintaining oral hygiene in preschoolers? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct.
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the nurse is observing a nursing student preparing to obtain a throat culture on a client suspected of having a beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection. which actions indicate the need for further teaching regarding collecting this specimen? select all that apply.
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an elderly client reports fatigue without shortness of breath with walking 30 minutes five times each week. the nurse assesses the resting heart rate as 72 beats per minute; 10 minutes after walking, the client's heart rate is 92 beats per minute. what should the nurse instruct the client to do next?
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ben has just been diagnosed with acute renal failure and his doctor is going to start him on dialysis three times a week. ben is nervous about the procedure and has several questions about how it works. what should the medical assistant tell ben about dialysis, and how could he or she calm his anxiety?
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A number of clients have presented to the emergency department in the last 32 hours with complaints that are preliminarily indicative of myocardial infarction. Which of the following clients is least likely to have an ST-segment myocardial infarction (STEMI)?
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which meal would the nurse select for a preschooler on a low-residue diet? o a frankfurter on a roll ripe peaches with ice cream
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after many episodes of otitis media a 3-year-old child is to undergo myringotomy and have tubes implanted surgically. which should the nurse include in the discharge preparation for | this family?
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the nurse is reviewing the health care provider's prescription sheet for the preoperative client, which states that the client must be on nothing by mouth (npo) status after midnight. the nurse would clarify whether which medication would be given to the client rather than withheld?
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in which area of the body will the nurse most likely discover a pressure injury in a client who is maintained in the low-fowler position excessively?
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You are preparing to clean up a spill of blood that occurred while caring for a patient. Which solution would be most appropriate to use?A alcoholB chlorine bleachC hydrogen peroxideD liquid soap
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a patient's hr decreases from 63 to 50 beats/minute on the cardiac monitor. what should you do first?
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Which of the following statements is true?A. Most food guides classify eggs in the protein foods group.B. According to MyPlate, foods that provide empty calories should be avoided.C. Olives, salmon and avocados are sources of unhealthy solid fats.D. Food guides generally classify butter in the food group that includes milk and eggs.
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which statement by the client who suffered a strained ankle 2 days earlier (which is still swollen and painful) indicates the need for further teaching?
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true or false? medical assistants should always use appropriate personal protective equipment (ppe) when contact with body fluids is expected during a procedure.
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the nurse is reviewing the health care record of a pregnant client at 16 weeks of gestation. which assessment findings are most likely present at this time? select all that apply.
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flag a nurse is teaching a young adult about risk factors for developing melanoma. what of the client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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mr. penny, age 67, was diagnosed with chronic angina several months ago and has been unable to experience adequate relief of his symptoms. as a result, his physician has prescribed ranolazine (ranexa). which of the following statements is true regarding the use of ranolazine for the treatment of this patient's angina?
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which communication technique would the nurse use with a aptient who has been identified as being reluctant to express thoughts and feelings
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client returns to the clinic two days after receiving treatment for diarrhea caused by a campylobacter jejuni infection. the client reports a tingling sensation that began in the toes yesterday and has spread to the feet and legs today. the nurse notes muscle weakness in the legs and that the client is having difficulty walking steadily. based on this data, what does the nurse suspect is wrong with the client?
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a nurse is preparing to teach a client about the importance of contraception and safe-sex practices. which factors can most affect the nurse's teaching strategies for this client? select all that apply.
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