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sjones

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The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis. The nurse is educating the patient about nutritional implications related to his diagnosis. Which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching has been successful?
 
  a. I should eat lots of sweet potatoes and carrots for vitamin A.
  b. I should choose proteins like cottage cheese and quinoa instead of chicken.
  c. I should eat oysters and shellfish for a good source of copper.
  d. I should eat red meat and dark, leafy vegetables to boost my iron stores.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with cholelithiasis who is scheduled to undergo a cholescinti-graphy (HIDA scan). Which statement accurately describes the purpose of the HIDA scan?
 
  a. To visualize the location of gallstones
  b. To assess amounts of inflammation and swelling
  c. To diagnose abnormal contraction of the gallbladder
  d. To assess composition of gallstones



Kdiggy

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Answer to Question 1

Right on time. Thanks a bunch.

Answer to Question 2

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The HIDA scan can diagnose abnormal contractions of the gallbladder, which occur in the pres-ence of gallstones or a gallbladder that is not functioning properly.



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