Author Question: A 66-year-old man who originally sought care because of increasing pain in his great toe has ... (Read 45 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 66-year-old man who originally sought care because of increasing pain in his great toe has subsequently been diagnosed with gout. In addition to pharmacological interventions, what dietary regimen should the nurse recommend to this patient?

A) Low complex carbohydrate intake and high potassium intake
B) High fluid intake and low protein intake
C) High calcium intake and low fat intake
D) High simple carbohydrate intake and avoidance of dairy products

Question 2

A 26-year-old man experienced severe burns in an industrial accident and has been admitted to the burn unit of a tertiary care hospital.

In the days since the accident, the care team has been pleased with the trajectory of the man's recovery, and they estimate that he will require parenteral nutrition for 2 to 3 months. Which of the following access devices is most likely appropriate for this patient's nutritional needs?
A) Implanted port
B) Tunneled central catheter
C) Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
D) Nontunneled central catheter