A nursing diagnosis of: Knowledge, deficient, related to ...

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A nursing diagnosis of: Knowledge, deficient, related to relationship of infection to nutritional needs is critical because:
 
  a. The body requires more protein intake to fight infection.
  b. The body does not absorb nutrients effectively postoperatively.
  c. The body does not require more calories postoperatively.
  d. The body requires more parenteral nutrients postoperatively.

Question 2

A 75-year-old man has been a runner all his adult life and has just participated in another 5K road race. He does not have a history of hypertension, but his blood pressure at the finish line was 200/110 mm Hg.
 
  What is the most likely reason for the systolic blood pressure (SBP) over 200 mm Hg? A) A sign of impending cardiovascular accident
  B) A consequence of an age-related change
  C) A sign of impending myocardial infarction
  D) A precursor to hypertension

[jomama]

Answer to Question 1

A
In addition to the relationship of infection and nutrition, the nurse may need to teach preoperative and postoperative procedures if the patient requires percutaneous or open surgical drainage.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
It is most likely an age-related change, as SBP often rises to 200 mm Hg or more during exercise in older adults. His blood pressure needs to be retaken after he has been resting.

[bucstennis@aim.com]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[jomama]

Great answer, keep it coming