N105: Essentials of Nursing Care - Health Differences

Essentials of Nursing Study Guide

©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 145 of 160 61. Your patient with longstanding cardiovascular disease is complaining of constant shortness of breath and fatigue. To assist in oxygen transport and absorption, you should encourage him to increase his dietary intakeof: a. Protein and iron b. Calcium and protein c. Carbohydrates and protein d. Iron and fat-soluble vitamins 62. After having a cerebral vascular accident which left her with right-sided weakness, the doctor prescribed a soft diet for Masie Delk. Her daughter says, "Why does she need a soft diet?". Your best answer would be to inform her that a soft diet is recommended because: a. It leaves no residue b. It leaves low residue c. It is fat free and easily digested d. It is easily chewed anddigested 63. As you are taking her dinner tray, Helen Craig states, "Every time I eat, I seem to get so much gas. It makes me very uncomfortable." She should be taught to avoid all except, a. Walking after meals b. Hard candies and chewing gum c. Drinking carbonated soft drinks d. Drinking with a straw 64. You just received confirmation that your patient has a negative nitrogen balance. This condition is least likely to be causedby: a. Infection b. Starvation c. Excessive caloric intake d. Prolonged immobilization 65. Mrs. Gonzales is an 84-year-old who uses a walker to ambulate. She is alert and oriented during the daytime. She has not been drinking sufficient amounts of fluids; the most appropriate fluid intake schedule for her would be: a. 4 oz. with each meal, 4 oz. in midmorning, none in midafternoon or after the evening meal b. 6 oz. with each meal, 4 oz. in midmorning, 8 oz. in midafternoon and none with the eveningmeal c. 8 oz. with each meal, 4 oz. in midmorning, 4 oz. in midafternoon, and 4oz. at bedtime d. 8 oz. with each meal, 8 oz. in midmorning, 8 oz. in midafternoon, and 6 oz. at bedtime