Which of the following strategies would the nurse plan for a ...

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Which of the following strategies would the nurse plan for a client who has been in the manic state for days and is unable to sit still long enough to eat meals?
 
  a. Ask about favorite foods and order them.
  b. Order finger foods that can be eaten while walking.
  c. Ask relatives to bring in some favorite foods.
  d. Have the health care provider order intravenous supplements.

Question 2

Recently, a client with moderate mental retardation scored 47 on an IQ test. The client's parents have called a local agency that serves the developmentally disabled and asked for advice regarding their child's potential.
 
  Which nursing statement provides the best estimate of this child's eventual level of development?
  A) Your child may develop minimal verbal skills.
  B) Your child may be able to work at an unskilled job.
  C) Your child may eventually function at about a sixth-grade level.
  D) Your child will require constant supervision and care.

[Tonny]

Answer to Question 1

B
The nursing strategy for a client in a manic state who is unable to sit still long enough to eat meals would be to provide finger foods that can be eaten while walking. Finger foods such as fruits and finger sandwiches can be eaten while the client is walking. They will provide the nourishment needed by this client and reduce the possibility of poor nutrition. Intravenous supplements would only be used in extreme cases of malnutrition.

Answer to Question 2

B