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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing fluid volume excess?
- A. BUN 8 mg/dL
- B. Hgb 15 g/dL
- C. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
- D. Sodium 140 mEq/L
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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- A. Check for gastric residual.
- B. Apply low intermittent suction.
- C. Increase the rate of the feeding.
- D. Request a higher-fat formula.
Correct Answer: A
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A nurse is providing education to a client who is experiencing dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. I should drink additional fluids with my meals.
- B. I should eat high-fiber snacks between meals.
- C. I should eat a protein source with each meal.
- D. I can have caffeinated beverages in small amounts.
Correct Answer: C
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A client is prescribed a 1500 calorie diet. Thirty percent of the calories are to be derived from fat. How many grams of fat should the nurse tell the client to consume per day? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
- A. 21
- B. 49
- C. 60
- D. 50
Correct Answer: D
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A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which of the following clients?
- A. A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is receiving IV PCA
- B. A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family
- C. A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
- D. A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a hemicolectomy
Correct Answer: D
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A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who has vitamin A deficiency. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend the best source of vitamin A?
- A. 1 small baked sweet potato
- B. 1 cup avocado
- C. 1 cup green beans
- D. 1 large apple
Correct Answer: A
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