You are caring for a patient on a low-sodium diet. Which meal ...

[skymedlock]

You are caring for a patient on a low-sodium diet. Which meal would be appropriate for your patient?
 
  a. A grilled chicken sandwich, a small toss salad, and an apple
  b. A hot dog on a bun with potato chips and a peach
  c. A corned beef sandwich with french fries and a slice of pickle
  d. A cup of canned vegetable soup and 6 saltine crackers

Question 2

One identified time waster is perfectionism. Which of the following is not correct regarding perfectionists?
 
  a. hate criticism
  b. are devastated by failure
  c. value themselves for who they are
  d. remember mistakes and dwell on them

[owenfalvey]

Answer to Question 1

A
The best meal for the patient would be the grilled chicken sandwich, small tossed salad and an apple.
Items that should not be on a low-sodium diet include bacon, corned beef, ham, hot dogs, sausage,
canned soups and vegetables, pickles, saltine crackers, and snack foods such as potato chips.

Answer to Question 2

C
The behaviors of perfectionism are considered to be time wasters and should be avoided by nurses. Instead of striving for perfection, striving for a pursuit of excellence is considered to be a worthwhile endeavor. Some behaviors specific to perfectionism/perfectionists are: 1) hate criticism; 2) are devastated by failure; 3) have to win in order to maintain high self-esteem (not value themselves for who they are, which is a characteristics of those who pursue excellence); 4) remember mistakes and dwell on them; and 5) can only live with being number one.