The nurse is instructing a patient about foods high in calcium. ...

[aabwk4]

The nurse is instructing a patient about foods high in calcium. The nurse knows the teaching was effective when the patient chooses which foods for a meal?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. chicken
  2. collard greens
  3. bananas
  4. sardines
  5. whole milk

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus has laboratory values indicative of an exacerbation. Which values should the nurse report to the physician?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. positive antinuclear antibody
  2. ESR 120 mm/h
  3. trace blood in urine
  4. Hgb 14.2
  5. sodium 138

[welcom1000]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
Milk and milk products are the best sources of calcium. Other food sources of calcium include sardines and dark green, leafy vegetables such as collard greens. Chicken and bananas are not high in calcium.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Antinuclear antibody (ANA) testing is positive in more than 98 of patients with SLE. ESR is typically elevated, occasionally to >100 mm/h. Urinalysis shows hematuria during exacerbations of the disease. The hemoglobin level is within normal range. The sodium level is within normal range.

[aabwk4]

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[sultansheikh]

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